Yardstick Reports

question 17

Multiple Choice

Yardstick reports

• A)are long formal reports used only in the manufacturing industry.
• B)do not include researched data.
• C)are rarely written or used in businesses today.
• D)examine problems with two or more solutions against set criteria.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observations

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Introspection

The study or monitoring of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to and represent real-world settings and behaviors outside the context of the study itself.

Real World

The actual physical world and society as they exist, rather than a fictional or idealized environment.