Practice Sensitivity Analysis (5.3) - Unit 3: Idea Generation & Concept Development

Practice: Sensitivity Analysis

Lesson 5.3Unit 3: Idea Generation & Concept Development

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Question 1.
Define sensitivity analysis in your own words.
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Think about how altering one factor changes outcomes.
Question 2.
What happens when a criterion's weight changes dramatically?
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Consider the stability of your decision outcomes.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of sensitivity analysis?
- To confirm decision stability
- To eliminate biases
- To design concepts
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What do you assess when checking for ranking shifts?
4Question 4.
True or False: Sensitivity analysis is only relevant when developing physical products.
- True
- False
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Consider decision-making broadly; does it apply only to products?
Question 5.
You have a decision matrix for selecting a lightweight backpack. Explain how you'd assess the impact of increasing the durability criterion by 15% on the final rankings.
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Focus on numerical outcomes and their interpretations.
Question 6.
Reflect on the implications of a substantial change in ranking for a key concept in your project. How would you proceed post-analysis?
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Think about group dynamics and critical evaluation.

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