The Following Are Shortcomings Associated with Analyzing Problems "One Factor

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following are shortcomings associated with analyzing problems "one factor at a time" (also known as OFAT and 1FAT) EXCEPT:

• A)In real life it is almost impossible to hold all other factors constant
• B)Experimental designs specify levels for each factor to be included
• C)It is very hard to account for interactions or joint variation between factors
• D)Though graphing results is helpful to observe different factors,it is hard to graph variation of more than two or three variables at the time

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

The condition of having excessive confidence or belief in one's own abilities, often more than is objectively warranted.

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