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For a maximization problem, the conservative approach often is referred to as the __________ approach.
 a. maximin
  b. maximax
  c. minimax
  d. minimin

Question 2

Choosing a decision alternative that maximizes the minimum profit is a feature of the __________ approach.
 a. expected value
  b. optimistic
  c. conservative
  d. maximin regret



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Answer to Question 1

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RATIONALE: For a maximization problem, the conservative approach often is referred to as the maximin approach.

Answer to Question 2

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RATIONALE: The conservative approach evaluates each decision alternative in terms of the worst payoff that can occur. It leads to choosing the decision alternative that provides the best of the worst possible payoffs.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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