Which of the Following Strategies for Collecting and Combining Predictive

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies for collecting and combining predictive information is weakest for making predictions?

• A)statistical
• B)pure judgment
• C)mechanical composite
• D)mechanical synthesis

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Definitions:

Ocean Temperature

The measure of heat content in the oceans, a critical factor influencing global climate patterns, marine ecosystems, and sea level rise.

Intertidal Zone

A coastal area that lies between the high tide and low tide lines, periodically submerged and exposed by the tide.

Barrier Beach

A coastal landform comprised of sand or other sediment, lying parallel to the shore, that protects the inland area from waves and tidal impacts.