A Scientist Wishing to Collect Data Directly from the Environment

question 174

Multiple Choice

A scientist wishing to collect data directly from the environment will use which of these?

• A) biometric system
• B) line-of-sight system
• C) radio-frequency identification device
• D) sensors

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Definitions:

Northwest-corner Rule

A method used in transportation problem in operations research, where solution starts from the northwest corner of the cost matrix and progresses.

Transportation Routes

Paths or networks designed and used for the movement of vehicles and goods from one location to another.

Improvement Index

A quantitative measure or indicator that tracks the degree of improvement in performance, process, or outcome over time.

Minimization Problem

A type of optimization problem aimed at finding the lowest possible value of a function within a given set of constraints.