Criticize the Following Simulation: a Student Simulates the Outcome of a Basketball

question 24

Multiple Choice

Criticize the following simulation: A student simulates the outcome of a basketball player's 3-point shot by letting 0 = missed shot and 1 = made shot.

• A)The simulation will not model the real situation.The simulation fails to account for the type of defense employed by the opposing team.
• B)The simulation should model the real situation.
• C)The simulation probably will not model the real situation.The simulation assumes that the player makes 50% of his 3-point shots,which is probably unrealistic.
• D)The simulation probably will not model the real situation.The shooter's accuracy on a given day might be affected by an injury or illness.
• E)The simulation cannot model the real situation.Shooting accuracy varies from day to day,so the real situation is inherently unpredictable.

---

Definitions:

Knowledge-Based Pay

A compensation system where an individual's pay is based on their skills, knowledge, and abilities rather than their job title or position.

Compa-Ratio

A metric used in human resources to compare an individual's salary to the midpoint of a predefined salary range for their position or job grade.

Absolute Worth

The intrinsic or unconditional value of something, not dependent on external factors.

Job Grading Method

A technique used in human resource management to categorize positions within a company based on certain criteria like responsibility and skill levels.