Which of the following best describes sensitivity analysis?
A. A technique that explores the effect of simultaneous changes in a group of variables.
B. A technique that views an investment as purchasing an option.
C. A technique that explores the importance of assumptions underlying a forecast.
D. A technique that recognizes the multiple decisions that are involved in implementing a project.
Answer:C
C is corrent. Sensitivity analysis explores the importance of variables by manipulating variables one at a time to determine their importance to the forecast.
A is incorrect. This describes scenario analysis.
B is incorrect. This describes the real options technique.
D is incorrect. This describes decision trees.