Prescriptive Decision Models Help

question 19

Multiple Choice

Prescriptive decision models help:

• A) make predictions of how demand is influenced by price.
• B) make trade-offs between greater rewards and risks of potential losses.
• C) decision makers identify the best solution to decision problems.
• D) describe relationships and influence of various elements in the model.

Understand the effects of environmental factors and human actions (e.g., increased CO2 levels, nitrogen fertilization) on net primary production (NPP) in ecosystems.

Differentiate between ecosystems and communities by identifying the inclusion of abiotic components and the examination of energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Analyze the impact of elevated carbon dioxide levels on various organisms in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, identifying those that benefit from increased CO2.

Propose actions to mitigate the impacts of global challenges such as increased carbon dioxide levels, including ecosystem management strategies.

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Definitions:

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The capacity to understand oneself, including one's thoughts and emotions, and use such knowledge effectively in life.

Divergent Thinking

A mental approach or technique for producing imaginative solutions by investigating numerous potential answers.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying a challenge and finding an effective solution for it.

Systematically Eliminating

The process of gradually removing elements or factors to identify the root cause of an issue or to simplify a system.