Rather Than Use the Two Scoops of Coffee Recommended by the Manufacturer

question 28

Multiple Choice

Rather than use the two scoops of coffee recommended by the manufacturer, a coffee aficionado uses three scoops of coffee per pot. What is the relative error?

• A) \(- 50 \%\)
• B) \(- 33 \frac { 1 } { 3 } \%\)
• C) \(50 \%\)
• D) \(33 \frac { 1 } { 3 } \%\)

Analyze statements to identify their logical structure.

Understand the implications of using specific logical symbols in expressing statements.

Understand the symbolic representation of categorical statements in formal logic.

Identify the quantity (universal or particular) and quality (affirmative or negative) of categorical statements.

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Definitions:

Retrieval

The process of getting information out of memory storage to be used in response to a cue or question.

Critical Thinking Skill

The ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate arguments and evidence, and make reasoned judgments and decisions.

Encoding

The act of altering information into a state that can be preserved in memory.

Information Processing Approach

A cognitive psychology theory that compares human thought processes to computer analysis, emphasizing ways in which people focus on, analyze, store, and retrieve information.