When Choosing Which of Several Indicators to Use in a Research

question 6

Multiple Choice

When choosing which of several indicators to use in a research project, which of the following would play a role in the decision

• A)consideration of which indicator is theoretically preferred
• B)consideration of which indicator would permit the most sophisticated mathematical operations to be performed on it
• C)consideration of the level of measurement of the indicator
• D)all of the answers would play a role in the decision

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Definitions:

Equipment Utilization

A measure of how effectively a business or operation uses its equipment in terms of maximizing output and minimizing idle time.

Line Balancing

Line balancing involves arranging a production line so that each workstation has an approximately equal amount of work.

Task Time

The amount of time required to complete a specific task or job.

Heuristics

Simplified approaches or rules of thumb used to make decisions or solve problems.