Wendy Is Using the IDEAS Process to Solve a Problem

question 33

Multiple Choice

Wendy is using the IDEAS process to solve a problem. She just deepened her understanding by gathering relevant information. What should she do next?

• A) Identify the problem and set priorities.
• B) Enumerate options and anticipate consequences.
• C) Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision.
• D) Scrutinize the process and self-correct.

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Definitions:

Plug-in Principle

A statistical method that involves estimating unknown parameters by directly substituting sample statistics (from collected data) into formulas in place of population parameters.

Population Mean

The average of all the values in a population, serving as a measure of central tendency.

Sample Mean

The average value calculated from a sample of data points, used as an estimate of the population mean.

Sample Median

The middle value of a sample data set arranged in ascending or descending order, used as a measure of central tendency.