In the three-point estimation, three values are initially produced for every task based on previous experience. For example, to complete a specific task the different possibilities are:
- Best case estimate: 120 man-hours or 15 days with experienced team members
- The most likely estimate: 170 hours or 21 days with enough resources and moderate team members experience
- The worst-case estimate: 200 man-hours or 25 days and with a team that has lesser work experience