In Terms of Decision Theory, an Occurrence or Situation Over

question 4

Multiple Choice

In terms of decision theory, an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has no control is called a(n) :

• A) decision under uncertainty.
• B) decision tree.
• C) state of nature.
• D) alternative.
• E) EMV.

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Definitions:

Cause and Effect

The principle that every event (effect) has one or more causes; this relationship explains why things happen and allows for prediction and intervention.

Strong

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks; also can apply to the capacity for endurance or mental capacity.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the direction and strength of the relationship between two variables.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.