Which type of estimate refers to estimating a story based on its relationship to one or more other stories?

The correct answer is A. Algorithmic. The answer given is A (Algorithmic). However, estimating a story based on its relationship to one or more other stories is more accurately called Triangulating (option C), a form of relative estimation where a story's size is inferred by comparing it to already-estimated stories.

Submitted by devops_kid· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

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Options

AAlgorithmic
BComputational
CTriangulating
DRules of Thumb

How the community answered

(31 responses)

A
87% (27)
B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

The answer given is A (Algorithmic). However, estimating a story based on its relationship to one or more other stories is more accurately called Triangulating (option C), a form of relative estimation where a story's size is inferred by comparing it to already-estimated stories. Algorithmic estimation typically refers to formula-based approaches (e.g., COCOMO, function point analysis) that calculate estimates mathematically. Option C better matches the question's description - note this likely reflects an error in the answer key.

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