When Are Mathematical Models Most Useful

question 104

Multiple Choice

When are mathematical models most useful? 

• A) when controlled experiments are impossible 
• B) when controlled experiments are very easy to perform 
• C) when responses to causing events show no variability 
• D) when there are a few interacting variables

---

Definitions:

Spinal Muscle Atrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by weakness and wasting (atrophy) in muscles used for movement due to loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often a normal reaction to stress, but can also be a disorder when excessive.

Fazio-Londe Disease

A rare, inherited motor neuron disease that primarily affects children and young adults, leading to progressive muscle weakness.

Vitamin E

A group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, known for its antioxidant properties.