In Goal Programming, the Weights Assigned to Deviations from Goals

question 27

Multiple Choice

In goal programming, the weights assigned to deviations from goals:

• A)must sum to 1.
• B)may not be equal.
• C)may be negative.
• D)must all be nonnegative.

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Definitions:

Climatic Conditions

The overall weather patterns and environmental conditions of a specific region over time.

Microlith

Small blades of flint or similar stone which were hafted together in wooden handles to make tools; widespread in the Mesolithic.

Old World

Refers to the parts of the world known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas, including Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Mesolithic

The Middle Stone Age, a period in human history between the Paleolithic and Neolithic, characterized by the development of small stone tools and the beginning of a sedentary lifestyle.