| Characterization of variability | Time | |||
| Too early | On time | Too late | ||
| Precision | Precise | A: Dampening | B: Highly dampening | C: Low dampening |
| Appropriate | D: Low dampening | E: Dampening | F: Slightly variable | |
| Imprecise | G: Slightly variable | H: Variable | I: Highly variable | |