In Order to Effectively Analyze the Relative Merits of Two

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to effectively analyze the relative merits of two options, policy analysts must first:

• A) Judge each option on the basis of the same specific criteria.
• B) Consider to what extent each option meets a social justice criteria.
• C) Decide if an option will be cost effective.
• D) Choose which option they prefer.

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Definitions:

Emotional Causes

Factors or conditions that evoke an emotional response, influencing feelings, mood, or emotional states.

Social Causes

Issues or movements that aim to address societal problems or promote social change, typically involving collective action.

Mental Process

The functions of the mind involving thinking, reasoning, perception, and memory.

Information Sorting

The process of categorizing or organizing data based on specific criteria or priorities.