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What methods are used in practice to determine the extent of progress toward completion? Identify some "input measures" and some "output measures" that might be used to determine the extent of progress.

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One of these methods is the comparison of total costs incurred to total estimated costs to finish the project or unit. Inputs for this method are incurred costs such as direct ...

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