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arivle123

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Which of the following analytical techniques helps us arrive at the best decision?
 a. Predictive analytics b. Data mining
  c. Prescriptive analytics d. Descriptive analytics

Question 2

____________________ are used in the pharmaceutical industry to assess the risk of introducing a new drug.
 a. Data dashboards b. Charts
  c. Spreadsheet models d. Simulations



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Answer to Question 1

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RATIONALE: Prescriptive analytics indicate a best course of action to take; that is, the output of a prescriptive model is a best decision.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: Simulation involves the use of probability and statistics to construct a computer model to study the impact of uncertainty on a decision.





 

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