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Wordabulary

sensitivity analysis

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Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

A method of testing how much a model's results change when one input is adjusted while the others stay fixed.

"A sensitivity analysis revealed that the project's profit forecast depended heavily on fuel prices."

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Which word fits the gap? "A _____ revealed that the project's profit forecast depended heavily on fuel prices."

Answer: sensitivity analysis

In your own words, what does "sensitivity analysis" mean?

A method of testing how much a model's results change when one input is adjusted while the others stay fixed.

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