Using Certainty Factors, a Rule Declares That IF Competition Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using certainty factors, a rule declares that IF competition is strong, CF = 70 OR margins are above 15% CF = 100 THEN sales demand will decline. If both conditions are true, what is the CF of the conclusion?

• A) 100%
• B) 70%
• C) 30%
• D) 21%

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Definitions:

D Score

A measurement used in psychology to quantify the difference in responses or behaviors under different conditions.

Critical Value

A threshold value in statistics, comparisons beyond which signify the difference is not due to chance at a specified significance level.

Test Statistic

A measurement derived from sample data employed in a hypothesis test to decide if the null hypothesis should be dismissed.

Degrees of Freedom

Refers to the quantity of independent ways by which a dynamic system can move without violating any constraint imposed on it.