At the end of a semester, a student knows that she must score at least an 81 on the final exam to receive an A in the course. She decided that she can make the 81 by studying the material only the night before the exam. She has just performed what kind of analysis?
A) What-if
B) Statistical
C) Sensitivity
D) Goal-seeking
E) Simulation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The student has performed goal-seeking analysis, as she has set a specific target (achieving an A in the course) and is working backwards to determine what score she needs on the final exam to reach that goal. This type of analysis is commonly used in decision-making and planning processes.

At the End of a Semester, a Student Knows That