Consider the Following Example: Consumers Are Asked to Evaluate Two

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider the following example: Consumers are asked to evaluate two digital camera cards:
Capacity Distortion Factor
Camera A: can hold 350 pictures .002
Camera B: can hold 400 pictures .I Camera C: can hold 450 pictures .2
Distortion factor was defmed for consumers since most consumers are unfamiliar with this attribute.(Consumers were told that distortion factor lowers the picture quality, and a lower number is better) .
Under singular evaluation, consumers should prefer which brand?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)c
• D)AandB
• E)All of the brands equally.

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Definitions:

Agency Independence

The degree of autonomy and freedom from external control and influence that an administrative agency has, allowing it to operate without political pressure.

Separation of Power

A constitutional principle that divides the responsibilities of government among distinct branches to prevent the concentration of power and ensure checks and balances.

Legislative Branch

One of the three branches of the U.S. government, responsible for making and enacting laws, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Enabling Legislation

The statute by which a legislative body creates an administrative agency.