COB 291 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
2024/2025
computer model - ANSWERSset of math relationships and logical assumptions implemented in a
computer as a representation of some real world object, decision problem, or phenomenon
spreadsheet model - ANSWERScomputer model implemented via spreadsheet
business analytics - ANSWERSfield of study that uses data, computers, stats, and math to solve business
problems
-the science of making better decisions
mental model - ANSWERSpicturing what each arrangement looked like in your mind's eye
visual model - ANSWERS(drawings) help illustrate how the various parts of the structure will fit together
when it's completed
mathematical model - ANSWERSuses mathematical relationships to describe or represent an object or
decision problem
valid model - ANSWERSaccurately represents the relevant characteristics of the object or decision
problem being studied
dependent variable - ANSWERSvariable that depends on the others
input cells - ANSWERS-correspond conceptually to independent variables
output cell - ANSWERS-the result from the input cells
2024/2025
computer model - ANSWERSset of math relationships and logical assumptions implemented in a
computer as a representation of some real world object, decision problem, or phenomenon
spreadsheet model - ANSWERScomputer model implemented via spreadsheet
business analytics - ANSWERSfield of study that uses data, computers, stats, and math to solve business
problems
-the science of making better decisions
mental model - ANSWERSpicturing what each arrangement looked like in your mind's eye
visual model - ANSWERS(drawings) help illustrate how the various parts of the structure will fit together
when it's completed
mathematical model - ANSWERSuses mathematical relationships to describe or represent an object or
decision problem
valid model - ANSWERSaccurately represents the relevant characteristics of the object or decision
problem being studied
dependent variable - ANSWERSvariable that depends on the others
input cells - ANSWERS-correspond conceptually to independent variables
output cell - ANSWERS-the result from the input cells