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This paper illustrates the variety of PERT technique known as random PERT. The aim of this technique is to help plan the duration of activities, something which can be particularly difficult in psychosocial programs. Thus, this task is often carried out by experts, who know that there are many events which may modify the proposed calendar. The paper includes an empirical illustration of random PERT applied to a physical activity/sports program for elderly people.
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Morales-Sánchez, V., Hernández-Mendo, A., Sánchez-Algarra, P. et al. Random PERT: application to physical activity/sports programs. Qual Quant 43, 225–236 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-007-9124-0
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