Question

answer the following questions. 1) choose the best answer. what is the meaning of the word informatics? informatics is the study of the use of information for decision - making purposes. informatics is a branch of diagnostic medicine. informatics is the study of computers and their applications and the use of electronic data. informatics is a term loosely applied to the use of information. 2) choose the best answer. how does the word speculative relate to spreadsheets? spreadsheets are still being applied on a trial basis. spreadsheets are useful in determining probable, or speculative, outcomes in \what if\ scenarios. spreadsheets are used to create final statistics before the actual work is performed.

Explanation:

1. Informatics focuses on the study of computers, their applications, and electronic - data use. It is not just about decision - making, not a branch of diagnostic medicine, and not a loose term for information use.
2. Spreadsheets are often used for "what if" analysis to determine possible or speculative outcomes. They are not just on a trial basis and not used to create final statistics before actual work.

Answer:

1. Informatics is the study of computers and their applications and the use of electronic data.
2. Spreadsheets are useful in determining probable, or speculative, outcomes in "what if" scenarios.