Statistics - RsQ_003A simulation was run with 1,000 trials and the resulting frequency chart
QUESTION 1
RsQ_003A simulation was run with 1,000 trials and the resulting frequency chart and statistics table is shown below. In reference to the table below, which of the following statements is true?
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The most frequently observed profit is $46.45. |
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There is a 5% probability that profit will be less than $20. |
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There is a 5% probability that profit will be greater than $60. |
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There is a 35% probability that profit will be $60. |
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All of the above. |
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QUESTION 2
RsQ_003In building an RSPE simulation model, it is important to:
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create a baseline spreadsheet as an Excel file |
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Identify at least one uncertain input variable |
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Assign a probability distribution to each uncertain variable |
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Set an appropriate number of simulation trials |
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All of the above |
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QUESTION 3
RsQ_002Which of the following statements is true?
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The binomial distribution describes the number of times an event occurs in a fixed number of trials. |
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The normal distribution is a good choice when all values within a range are equally likely. |
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The triangular distribution has no upper bound. |
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The exponential distribution is not useful for describing the time between random events. |
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The normal distribution has a fixed upper and lower bound. |
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QUESTION 4
RsQ_002Computer simulation is likely to be most useful:
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For problems with many dynamic elements |
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Regardless of the problem's complexity |
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For non-probabilistic problems |
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For problems well suited to classical analytical models |
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For problems with minimal complexity |
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QUESTION 5
RsQ_002A trend chart was produced by RSPE software and is shown below. Profit was defined as the output variable. In reference to the chart below, which of the following statements is true?
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The shaded areas represent information about the frequency distribution of order quantity. |
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A total of 70 different simulations were run in preparing this report. |
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The middle and outer shaded areas together represent 90% of the observed outcomes. |
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A total of 30% of the simulated profit values are outside of the shaded area. |
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None of the above. |
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QUESTION 6
RsQ_003Which of the following statements is true with regard to uncertain variables in RSPE software?
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Each uncertain variable must have a discrete probability distribution |
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Uncertain variables are input variables |
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The value of the uncertain variable is fixed during most simulation runs |
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Uncertain variables are output variables |
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All of the above |
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QUESTION 7
RsQ_002In order to generate more accurate results when using simulation:
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use a continuous distribution instead of a discrete distribution. |
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increase the number of replications. |
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increase the number of factors considered. |
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All of the above. |
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None of the above. |
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QUESTION 8
RsQ_001When choosing a probability distribution in an RSPE simulation, it is important to:
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check the similarity between the input data and the output data |
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use a trend chart to assess the validity of the distribution |
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test continuous distributions if the sample data is not discrete |
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run at least 1,000 simulation trials |
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carefully define the output cells |
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QUESTION 9
RsQ_003When applying simulation to a business problem, which of the following is the most appropriate choice for the decision variable?
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The total cost. |
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The holding cost per unit. |
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The demand. |
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The selling price. |
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All of the above |
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QUESTION 10
RsQ_001When working with parameter cells in RSPE software, which of the following statements is true?
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A parameter analysis may specify different levels of a decision variable. |
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A parameter analysis normally causes multiple simulations to run. |
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No more than two variables can be simultaneously varied in a parameter analysis. |
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A trend chart can be used to display the results of changes in a parameter cell. |
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All of the above. |
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QUESTION 11
RsQ_001A trend chart was produced by RSPE software and is shown below. Profit was defined as the output variable. In reference to the chart below, which of the following statements is true?
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The best choice is an order quantity of 70 because the range of possible results is the greatest. |
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An order quantity of 40 is the lowest risk option to select. |
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The highest expected value result is when an order quantity of 65 is selected. |
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An order quantity of $65 is the most that can be expected. |
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All of the above. |
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QUESTION 12
RsQ_002A store sells six different models of cell phones and has found that they sell an equal number of each model. The probability distribution that would describe this random variable is called:
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Uniform distribution |
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Poisson distribution |
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Skewed distribution |
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Normal distribution |
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Relative frequency distribution |
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Solution: Statistics - RsQ_003A simulation was run with 1,000 trials and the resulting frequency chart