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Expert Interviews

Obtaining accurate judgments from technical experts is one of the most critical elements in both risk identification and risk qualification because

  • The information identifies areas that are perceived as risky

  • The interviews provide the basis for taking qualitative information and transforming it into quantitative risk estimates

Reliance on technical expertise here is mandatory. Since every project is unique, all information necessary for an accurate risk assessment cannot usually be derived from the previous project data. However, obtaining the information from experts can be frustrating and can often lead to less-than-optimal results.

Nearly all risk analysis techniques require some expert judgment. However, it can sometimes ...

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