Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of a Decision

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a decision tree?

• A) The number at each endpoint of a decision tree represents the probability associated with a particular chain of events.
• B) A decision tree cannot be used for complex business decisions.
• C) In a decision tree, event nodes are represented by squares, while decision nodes are represented by circles.
• D) Expected value calculations can be made directly on a decision tree to arrive at the best decision strategy.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies basic survival instincts such as food, water, and warmth, and doesn't require learning to become effective.

Conditioned Reinforcer

a stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer, used to increase the likelihood of a specific response in operant conditioning.

Reinforcing Power

The ability of a stimulus to increase the likelihood of the repetition of a behavior when it is presented following that behavior.

Course Grades

The formal assessment of a student's performance in a course, often represented by letters or numbers.