________ Is the Use of Computer Software to Evaluate the Profitability

question 153

Short Answer

________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Regression Model

A mathematical model that estimates the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Independent Variables

Elements in a research or modeling scenario that are deliberately modified to examine their influence on variables that are affected by them.

Stepwise Regression

A method of regression analysis that involves adding or removing predictors based on their statistical significance in a step-by-step manner to identify a model with optimal predictors.