Which Best Summarizes the Main Goal of Descriptive Research

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which best summarizes the main goal of descriptive research?

• A)Advance knowledge about an underlying process or complete a theory
• B)Develop techniques and a sense of direction for future research
• C)Give a verbal or numerical (e.g.,percentages)picture
• D)Extend a theory or principle into new areas or issues
• E)Provide evidence to support or refute an explanation

Comprehend the impact of supply chain management on operational efficiency and how it contributes to competitive advantage.

Appreciate the continuous improvement processes in organizations and how they support operational excellence.

Analyze the role of technology in modern manufacturing and service delivery.

Understand the concept of the value chain and its analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness in operations.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Processes

The cognitive operations involved in interpreting and organizing sensory information to understand the environment.

Bottom-Up Process

An approach to information processing that starts with sensory input and builds up to the perception of whole objects or concepts.

Motion Aftereffects

A visual phenomenon where, after staring at a moving visual stimulus, a stationary object appears to move in the opposite direction.

Stroboscopic Motion

The visual perception of motion produced by a rapid succession of static images, as in motion pictures.