Before Opening His New Bakery,Carlos Received Numerical Ratings for Each

question 28

Multiple Choice

Before opening his new bakery,Carlos received numerical ratings for each of his products from family and friends he enlisted as tasters.Now,Carlos is adding up the ratings for each variety.What step in the scientific process of experimentation is Carlos engaged in?

• A)asking lots of questions
• B)carrying out background research
• C)developing hypotheses
• D)analyzing the data

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Definitions:

Salad Dressing

A liquid or semi-liquid condiment served with salads to enhance their flavor, often made of oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices.

Brand

represents the name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's goods or service as distinct from those of other sellers.

Cognitive Dissonance

the psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Alternative Evaluation

The process by which consumers compare different products or brands to make purchasing decisions.