The Essence of Brainstorming Is That

question 183

Multiple Choice

The essence of brainstorming is that

• A)mental sets are formed early in the problem-solving process.
• B)convergent thinking is used first and then divergent thinking.
• C)producing and evaluating ideas are kept separate.
• D)a narrow framing of the problem is used.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed in order to test its effects on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.

Quasi-experimental

A research design that attempts to establish cause-and-effect relationships but lacks random assignment of participants to control or experimental groups.