Macy Computers Inc

question 31

Multiple Choice

Macy Computers Inc. faced a major software error that brought all work in the company to a standstill. Roger, the CEO, arranged for a panel of well-known engineers in the state to estimate the time that it would take for the error to be set right. Each engineer made an estimate and sent it to the group's leader, Dr. Rajesh. Dr. Rajesh averaged the estimates and sent the average back out to the group. People who had submitted unusual estimates were asked to say why those estimates were chosen. Roger used a(n) _____to help his company get rid of the software crisis.

• A) interacting group
• B) Delphi group
• C) standing committee
• D) work group
• E) unstructured group

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Definitions:

Prediction Interval

An estimate of the interval within which future observations will fall, with a certain probability, given what has already been observed.

One-Time Occurrence

An event or happening that takes place once and is not repeated.

API Gravity

A measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water, used in the oil and gas industry to classify oils.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear relationship between two quantitative continuous variables, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 means a perfect positive correlation and -1 a perfect negative correlation.