Author Question: A(n) _____ refers to a model input that the decision maker can control in a what-if model. a. ... (Read 96 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

A(n) _____ refers to a model input that the decision maker can control in a what-if model.
a. decision variable
b. outlier
c. parameter
d. dummy variable

Question 2

Differentiate between the traditional and the Taguchi approaches to deviations from a target dimension or measurement.

Eunice618 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The traditional approach views a product as either good or bad, depending on whether it is within certain specification limits. Taguchi's method goes beyond this to recognize the loss in quality that occurs as a dimension or measurement deviates from the target value.