Decision making using analytics is viewed as
A) prescriptive (use of mathematical models to optimize decisions).
B) predictive (use of data to predict what is likely to happen).
C) descriptive (use of data to summarize the present situation).
D) all of the above.

Question

Decision making using analytics is viewed as
A) prescriptive (use of mathematical models to optimize decisions).
B) predictive (use of data to predict what is likely to happen).
C) descriptive (use of data to summarize the present situation). 
D) all of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Analytics can be descriptive, predictive, or prescriptive in nature.

Decision Making Using Analytics Is Viewed as