End-User Development Is Inappropriate for Some Types of Systems

question 8

Multiple Choice

End-user development is inappropriate for some types of systems.What is an example of a system that end users should not be allowed to develop?

• A) a payroll processing program
• B) a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling
• C) developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system
• D) preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis, used for statistical purposes, that the variables under investigation are not related in the population, that any observed effect based on sample results is due to random error.

Experimental Group

This is the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested.

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Placebo Treatment

A simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment given to deceive the recipient for psychological or experimental reasons.