Week Six

Question 1

Data Visualization:

Answer 1

Technology for helping users see patterns and relationships in large amounts of data by presenting the data in graphical form

Question 2

Geographic information systems (GIS):

Answer 2

Ties location-related data to maps

Question 3

Key performance indicators (KPIs):

Answer 3

Measure each dimension in the balance scoreboard

Question 4

Pivot Table:

Answer 4

Data analysis tool commonly used in spreadsheet applications to summarize, analyze, explore, and present data

Reorganize and manipulate data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights

Question 5

Sensitivity analysis:

Answer 5

Models that ask “what-if” questions repeatedly to determine the impact of changes in one or more factors on the
outcomes

Question 6

Backward sensitivity analysis:

Answer 6

Helps decision makers with goal seeking