Which of the Following Is an Assumption About Information Systems

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption about information systems that Ackoff talked about?

• A)Computer speed doubles every 18 months.
• B)There is too much information.
• C)There is too much uncertainty in making any decision.
• D)Mangers suffer from an under abundance of relevant information.
• E)Decisions are poor because managers lack relevant information.

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Definitions:

Dispersion

A statistical measure that describes the spread of or variation in a set of data values.

Variation

The difference in data set values from the mean, highlighting the dispersion or spread of a set of data points.

Quartile

A quartile is a type of statistical measure that divides a data set into four equal parts, revealing the spread and tendencies of the data.

Chebyshev's Theorem

A statistical rule stating for any real number k greater than one, at least (1-1/k^2) of the distribution's values lie within k standard deviations from the mean.