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WHAT-IF ANALYSIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- what-if analysis
1, record 1, English, what%2Dif%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- "what if" analysis 2, record 1, English, %5C%22what%20if%5C%22%20analysis
correct
- what if analysis 3, record 1, English, what%20if%20analysis
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the process of changing the values in cells to see how those changes will affect the outcome of formulas on the worksheet. 1, record 1, English, - what%2Dif%20analysis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- "what-if" analysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- analyse par simulation
1, record 1, French, analyse%20par%20simulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- analyse par anticipation 1, record 1, French, analyse%20par%20anticipation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- análisis de "¿qué pasaría si...?"
1, record 1, Spanish, an%C3%A1lisis%20de%20%5C%22%C2%BFqu%C3%A9%20pasar%C3%ADa%20si%2E%2E%2E%3F%5C%22
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- análisis de ¿qué pasaría si?
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- what-if scenario analysis
1, record 2, English, what%2Dif%20scenario%20analysis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WISA 2, record 2, English, WISA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] what-if scenario analysis ... anticipates many different possible project outcomes and creates solutions before they occur. Examples include a delayed deliverable, going over budget, or a change in available resources. By preparing for those "what-if" situations, [a person] will be able to react quickly. 2, record 2, English, - what%2Dif%20scenario%20analysis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analyse de scénarios de simulation
1, record 2, French, analyse%20de%20sc%C3%A9narios%20de%20simulation
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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