When Solving Decision Trees, What Phrase Represents the Act of Dropping

question 69

Multiple Choice

When solving decision trees, what phrase represents the act of dropping an alternative from consideration because it is less favorable than another available option?

• A) cut the leaf
• B) open the hatch
• C) shake the tree
• D) punt the ball
• E) prune the branch

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

A mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that explains certain aspects of human behavior through the lens of adaptation and natural selection processes.

Human Traits

Characteristics, attributes, or features that are genetically inherited and define or distinguish humans.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that analyzes psychological structures and traits in terms of their usefulness and adaptive value for survival and reproduction.