One of the Basic Questions That All Analysis Must Answer

question 16

Multiple Choice

One of the basic questions that all analysis must answer is whether they should focus on the ______ of public problems or examine policy actions that might ameliorate a pressing problem, but do nothing about its underlying causes.

• A) root causes
• B) proximate causes
• C) incremental causes
• D) factorial causes

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Definitions:

Vertebrata

A subphylum of chordates that includes animals with backbones or spinal columns.

Mammalia

A class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals characterized by the possession of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young, among other distinctive features.

Animalia

A kingdom comprising multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are typically mobile and obtain nutrients by consumption.

Energy Flow

The transfer of energy through a food chain from primary producers to various consumers.