Research the textbook and other online resources to identify and understand various cost estimation approaches. Critically describe five cost estimation techniques, that are different from the three provided in the textbook.

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Presentation of Project Charter
Click on the Project Charter Download Project Charter[DOC, file size 38.5 KB] form to download it. Complete this form based on the information provided in your initial M2D1 message and the feedback from your classmates and instructor. The project charter must have all the required details. The contents of the project charter form should be sufficiently elaborate to demonstrate your understanding.

Presentation of Project Cost Estimate
This module covers project cost estimation approaches (top-down estimates, bottom-up estimates, and parametric modeling). Research the textbook and other online resources to identify and understand various cost estimation approaches. Critically describe five cost estimation techniques, that are different from the three provided in the textbook. In a separate paragraph, explain with reasons the most suitable cost estimation technique for your term project. Click on the Project Cost Estimate Download Project Cost Estimate[XLS, file size 25 KB] template to download it. Prepare a cost estimate for your term project and embed this Excel spreadsheet in your Word document. You may refer to Figure 5-19 Sample Cost Estimate in page 177 of the textbook.

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