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PMP FAQs - Confidence Limits
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1.  How do I interpret the Upper and Lower Confidence Limits?

The Upper (UCL) and Lower Confidence Limits (LCL) indicate the variation in the predictions at a confidence level of 95%. If you are looking for more fail-safe predictions, then use the UCL. Use the LCL if you want more conservative estimates.