project management glossary

range

 The difference between the highest and lowest observed values in a data set.

rank

 An attribute of a use case or scenario that describes its impact on the architecture, or its importance for a release.

ranked positional weight method (rpwm)

 A constrained resource scheduling method adapted from assembly line balancing in the manufacturing industry. Proponents claim that the method is simple and easy to apply, is less complex than critical path calculations since it is not necessary to determine the critical path nor keep track of early/late starts, to6al/free float and so on, and can provide solutions for both constrained and unconstrained resource scheduling situations.

ranking

 The listing of items according to merit based on specified criteria.

 Placing in relative standing or position. An orderly hierarchical arrangement according to some identifiable characteristics.

rapid implementation

 See Fast Tracking