When Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) Studies Last Year's Sales, This

question 3

Multiple Choice

When online analytical processing (OLAP) studies last year's sales, this represents:

• A) predictive analytics.
• B) descriptive analytics.
• C) prescriptive analytics.
• D) comparative analytics.

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Definitions:

Midpoint Formula

A method used in economics and statistics to calculate the elasticity of a variable, or the percentage change in one variable in response to a percentage change in another.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good changes in response to a change in its price, indicating sensitivity to price changes.

Quantity Demanded

The entire quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and have the capacity to buy at a given price point.

Midpoint Method

A formula used to calculate elasticity between two points on a demand curve, focusing on the average values to minimize bias.