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CIPS L6M7 Exam - Topic 2 Question 20 Discussion

Ramesh is Head of Procurement at Wiggle Waggle Ltd. He is using a tool for predictive modeling and statistical analysis to inform upon future strategic business decisions. Which of the following is he using?
A) Analytics
D) Black Box
B) Big Data
C) BI

CIPS L6M7 Exam - Topic 2 Question 20 Discussion

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Question #: 20
Topic #: 2
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Ramesh is Head of Procurement at Wiggle Waggle Ltd. He is using a tool for predictive modeling and statistical analysis to inform upon future strategic business decisions. Which of the following is he using?

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Analytics predicts future trends using data. BI (Business Intelligence) focuses on past and present data but does not predict. Big Data is just large datasets, and Black Box refers to decision-making without transparency.


by Viva at Jan 27, 2026, 10:19 AM

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Hester
7 days ago
I feel it's crucial for strategic decisions.
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Cassie
12 days ago
Could be something like SAS or R for analysis.
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Sabine
17 days ago
Definitely predictive modeling tools!
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Selma
2 months ago
I think he's using data analytics software.
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Earnestine
2 months ago
Wait, can you really predict the future with that?
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Matt
2 months ago
Totally agree, predictive modeling is key for strategy!
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Rosalind
3 months ago
Really? I thought those tools were mostly for data scientists.
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Helene
3 months ago
Definitely a predictive modeling tool!
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Silvana
3 months ago
Sounds like he's using some kind of analytics software.
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Lou
3 months ago
Haha, I hope Ramesh doesn't get too carried away with the "predictive" part. Maybe he'll end up predicting the future of the company's stock prices!
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Joseph
3 months ago
Definitely some kind of business intelligence software. I bet it has cool dashboards and charts.
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Maile
3 months ago
Predictive modeling? Sounds like he's using machine learning or artificial intelligence.
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Glen
4 months ago
I think he's using a data analytics tool like Power BI or Tableau.
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Craig
4 months ago
I'm a bit lost here. Is it just statistical software, or does it have to be something more advanced?
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Chi
4 months ago
Could it be something like predictive analytics software? I feel like I've seen that term in our study materials.
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Phillip
5 months ago
This sounds a lot like regression analysis or maybe even machine learning techniques. I remember practicing similar questions!
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Quentin
5 months ago
I think Ramesh might be using a data analytics tool, but I'm not sure which one specifically.
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Stephanie
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like it could be a question about business intelligence or data visualization tools. Things like Tableau, Power BI, or even custom-built dashboards. I'd try to think about the kinds of insights Ramesh might need to inform strategic decisions.
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Lauran
5 months ago
I think this is asking about a specific software or platform that Ramesh is using. Maybe something like Excel, R, or a specialized procurement analytics tool. I'd try to recall the different data analysis options I've learned about and see which one fits best.
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Cathern
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. Predictive modeling and statistical analysis are pretty broad terms, so I'd want to make sure I understand the specific context here. Is there any other information about the business or Ramesh's role that could help me figure out the right tool?
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Selma
6 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. Predictive modeling and statistical analysis could involve a lot of different tools. I'd try to narrow it down based on what I know about Wiggle Waggle's business and the types of decisions Ramesh might need to make.
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Shaunna
6 months ago
This sounds like a question about data analysis tools. I'd start by thinking about the key features of predictive modeling and statistical analysis, and then try to match that to the tools I know Ramesh might be using.
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Wilson
2 days ago
Sounds like he’s using something like R or Python.
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