In the Term "Signal-To-Noise Ratio" the Word "Signal" Refers to _______

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the term "signal-to-noise ratio" the word "signal" refers to _______.

• A) what we ignore in a communication situation
• B) what we find useful in a communication situation
• C) what we classify as noise in a communication situation
• D) the gatekeeping function of many people in communication situations

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they are available for everyone and one person’s use does not reduce availability to others.

Nonexcludable

A property of a good or service whereby it is not feasible to prevent people from accessing it, often leading to its consumption without directly paying for it.

Private Good

A product or service that is excludable and rivalrous, meaning its consumption by one individual prevents its use by another.

Unleaded Gasoline

A type of gasoline that does not contain lead compounds and is used to fuel the majority of motor vehicles to reduce air pollution.