ManSci Prelim Quiz

• Iconic Models

  A scale model of an airplane is a representation of a real airplane. Similarly, a child’s truck toy is a model of a real truck. The model airplane and toy truck are examples of models that are physical replicas of real objects. In modeling terminology, physical replicas are referred to as?
• Analog Models

  Models that are physical in form but do not have the same physical appearance as the object being modeled. Such models are referred to as?
• It involves the examination of qualities or characteristics without numerical measurement.

  Which of the following statements best describes qualitative analysis?
• What distinguishes quantitative analysis from qualitative analysis?

  Qualitative analysis involves precise measurements and numerical data.
• Multicriteria decision problems

  Problems that involve more than one criterion are referred to as?
• Single-criterion decision problems

  Problems in which the objective is to find the best solution with respect to one criterion are referred to as?
• Problem Solving

  The process of identifying a difference between the actual and desired state of affairs and then taking action to resolve this difference.
• Which of the following best describes  models in the context of analysis and representation?

  Models are representations of real objects or situations and can be presented in various forms.
• Arrange the following  steps of the decision-making process in the correct order.

  1. Define the problem
  2. Identify the alternatives
  3. Determine the criteria
  4. Choose an alternative
  5. Evaluate the alternatives
• Mathematical Models

  A third classification of models includes representations of a problem by a system of symbols and mathematical relationships or expressions.