Glossary Term

Scope of Work (SOW)

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Glossary Term:

Scope of Work (SOW)

Definition

The who, what, when, why, and how the project will be performed. It should typically include a statement of the problem or issue to be investigated and the methods to conduct the investigation. This is also commonly referred to as a "statement of work."