A DSS typically includes modeling tools, such as ____, so managers can create a numerical representation of a situation and explore "what-if" alternatives.
A) spreadsheets
B) databases
C) expert systems
D) Web pages

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Spreadsheets are common modeling tools used in decision support systems (DSS), allowing managers to structure and analyze data, as well as perform sensitivity and scenario analysis to explore "what-if" alternatives. While databases and expert systems may also be components of a DSS, they are not necessarily modeling tools. Web pages may be used to present information to managers, but are not typically considered modeling tools in a DSS context.

A DSS Typically Includes Modeling Tools, Such as ____, So