Which Statement Best Describes Sensitivity Analysis

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes sensitivity analysis?

• A)Straightforward sensitivity analysis, as it is generally employed, is incomplete in that it fails to consider the range of likely values for the key input variables and the probabilities of different input values.
• B)Sensitivity analysis is a statistically based behavioural approach to project analysis that applies predetermined probability distributions in the scenario approach.
• C)Sensitivity analysis is a method for evaluating a project that uses a number of possible values for a given variable, such as cash inflows, to assess its impact on the firm's return in simulation analysis.
• D)Sensitivity analysis is a type of risk analysis that considers both the sensitivity of NPV to changes in key variables and the likely range of variable values.

Grasp the factors leading to shifts or movements along the cost curves in the short run.

Recognize the significance of fixed, variable, and marginal costs in determining profit-maximizing output levels.

Interpret graphs and tables to determine cost relationships and cost behavior in a firm.

Analyze the role of economies and diseconomies of scale in shaping cost structures.

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