When Solving Decision Trees, What Phrase Represents the Act of Dropping

question 69

Multiple Choice

When solving decision trees, what phrase represents the act of dropping an alternative from consideration because it is less favorable than another available option?

• A) cut the leaf
• B) open the hatch
• C) shake the tree
• D) punt the ball
• E) prune the branch

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