Briefly Describe Decision Tree Analysis

question 81

Essay

Briefly describe decision tree analysis.

Understand basic geologic time concepts and terminology.

Identify and interpret significant geologic boundaries and contacts.

Determine the relative ages of rock units and geological features.

Apply principles of radiometric dating to determine the absolute age of geological units.

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Definitions:

Possible Outcomes

Refers to all the potential results that can occur in any probabilistic or random event.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Sampling Error

Refers to the difference between the population parameter and the sample statistic due to the fact that the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Statistical Error

The difference between a measured or observed value and the true value, often arising from sampling or measurement limitations.