Experts in a Communications Company Believe That Cell Phone Usage

question 81

Multiple Choice

Experts in a communications company believe that cell phone usage on weekends is determined by the age of the customer and the number of months the customer has the cell phone account. Which of the following technique could be used to analyze the data?

• A) Regression analysis
• B) Unsupervised data-mining
• C) Neural networks
• D) Cluster analysis
• E) Market-based analysis

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.

Autonomic

Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate and digestion.

Sympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure.