What Is the Formula for the Bullwhip Measure

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for the bullwhip measure?

• A) variance of orders / variance of demand
• B) variance of orders - variance of demand
• C) variance of demand / variance of orders
• D) variance of orders² / variance of demand²
• E) variance of demand - variance of orders

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of responses.

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady and resistant response rate.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a predetermined time period has passed following a response.