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8 Interpreting and Communicating Quantitative Results Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

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1 point

Temperature $T$ is measured in degrees Celsius and time $t$ is measured in minutes. What are the units of the instantaneous rate of change $dT/dt$ ?

A
minutes per degree Celsius
B
degrees Celsius per minute
C
degrees Celsius multiplied by minutes
D
degrees Celsius

True or false

1 point

True or false: A model can be verified as correctly implemented and solved but still be a poor representation of the real system.

A
True
B
False

Written response

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What analysis examines how changes in model inputs affect the output and helps identify which inputs deserve closer monitoring?

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1 point

Complete the dimensional-analysis statement for $d(t)=v_0t+\frac{1}{2}at^2$ : the term $v_0t$ has units of , and the term $at^2$ has units of .

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Which statement best explains uncertainty in a quantitative result?

A
Uncertainty always means that the calculation contains an error.
B
Only measurements, not models, can have uncertainty.
C
Uncertainty can reflect incomplete knowledge or variability without implying a mistake.
D
Uncertainty is eliminated whenever more decimal places are reported.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A high correlation between two variables, by itself, demonstrates that one variable causes the other.

A
True
B
False

Written response

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For the model $y=Ax^2$ , what is the dimensionless elasticity $\frac{x}{y}\frac{dy}{dx}$ ?

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Which of the following are common sources of uncertainty in a quantitative result? Select all that apply.

A
Random variation among repeated observations
B
Systematic effects that shift results in one direction
C
Uncertainty in model parameters or initial conditions
D
Uncertainty from simplifying equations or assumptions
E
The fact that a result has units

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Which procedure provides the strongest evidence that a model is suitable for a stated application?

A
Calibration using the same observations used to adjust parameters
B
Verification against a simple limiting case only
C
Increasing the number of reported decimal places
D
Comparison with independent observations relevant to the intended use

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A fitted model estimates values within the observed data range by and predicts beyond that range by .

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Which items should be included when interpreting an optimization result? Select all that apply.

A
The objective being maximized or minimized
B
The decision variables
C
The constraints
D
Whether the solution is practically feasible
E
Whether the solution is local or global, when known
F
How sensitive the solution is to parameter changes
G
Only the number of decimal places in the objective value

Open ended

1 point

Explain how to communicate a quantitative model result responsibly. Include the information that should appear in a concise conclusion and explain why merely reporting a numerical value is insufficient.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Writing a result as $x=\hat{x}\pm u$ is sufficient to communicate the probability or confidence associated with the interval.

A
True
B
False

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For the proportional-growth model $\frac{dP}{dt}=rP$ , what units must the parameter $r$ have if $t$ is measured in years?

A
units of amount
B
units of inverse time
C
units of time squared
D
no units in every context

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A cyclist travels 30 miles in 2 hours. Which unit and value correctly describe the cyclist's average rate?

A
15 hours per mile
B
15 miles per hour
C
60 miles per hour
D
30 miles per hour

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A model produces the value $12.4\ \text{mg/L}$ . Which statement communicates the status of this result most appropriately?

A
The model predicts a concentration of $12.4\ \text{mg/L}$ .
B
The concentration is exactly $12.4\ \text{mg/L}$ .
C
The instrument proves that the concentration is $12.4\ \text{mg/L}$ .
D
The concentration must be $12.4\ \text{mg/L}$ under all conditions.

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A report gives a result as $x=\hat{x}\pm u$ but does not define $u$ . What can be concluded from the notation alone?

A
It always represents a 95% confidence interval.
B
It proves that the estimate has no systematic error.
C
It means the true value is equally likely to be anywhere in the interval.
D
Its probability or confidence meaning cannot be determined without further definition.

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For the model $y=Ax^2$ , what does the elasticity indicate about a small 1% increase in $x$ ?

A
A 1% increase in $x$ produces approximately a 1% increase in $y$ .
B
A 1% increase in $x$ produces approximately a 2% increase in $y$ .
C
A 2% increase in $x$ produces approximately a 1% increase in $y$ .
D
The percentage change in $y$ cannot be related to the percentage change in $x$ .

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What is the technical term for checking whether a mathematical model has been implemented and solved correctly?

Written response

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For $y=Ax^2$ , calculate the dimensionless elasticity $S=\frac{x}{y}\frac{dy}{dx}$ . Enter the numerical value.