10 Questions
Quantitative analysis is the act of selecting a preferred course of action among alternatives.
Quantitative analysis is the act of evaluating different alternatives to determine the best one.
What does EV stand for in the equation EV = P(X)?
Expected value
What does P represent in the equation EV = P(X)?
Probability of an event
What does X represent in the equation EV = P(X)?
Amount to be received for a particular event
What is the purpose of quantitative analysis in managerial decision making?
To evaluate different alternatives and make informed decisions
Which one of the following is NOT a type of data in quantitative analysis?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Garbage In, Garbage Out' in quantitative analysis?
The quality of the output is only as good as the quality of the input
What is the maximax strategy in decision making?
Looking at the best possible outcome for each course of action and choosing the best one
What is the purpose of quantitative analysis in managerial decision making?
To process and manipulate raw data to produce meaningful information
What does the equation EV = P(X) represent in quantitative analysis?
The evaluation of different alternatives
Study Notes
Quantitative Analysis
- Quantitative analysis is the act of selecting a preferred course of action among alternatives.
Expected Value (EV)
- EV = P(X) represents the expected value of an outcome.
- EV stands for Expected Value in the equation EV = P(X).
- P represents the probability of an outcome in the equation EV = P(X).
- X represents the value of an outcome in the equation EV = P(X).
Purpose of Quantitative Analysis
- The purpose of quantitative analysis in managerial decision making is to select a preferred course of action among alternatives.
Types of Data
- Qualitative and quantitative data are two types of data used in quantitative analysis.
- Qualitative data is descriptive and non-numerical, while quantitative data is numerical and analytical.
- Hunch or instinct is NOT a type of data in quantitative analysis.
'Garbage In, Garbage Out' (GIGO)
- The phrase 'Garbage In, Garbage Out' means that the quality of the output is dependent on the quality of the input.
Decision-Making Strategies
- The maximax strategy in decision making is to maximize the maximum potential gain or outcome.
Test your knowledge on Quantitative Analysis with this quiz. Learn about decision-making and how to evaluate different alternatives to determine the best course of action for your organization. Explore the concept of expected value and probability of events.
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