A Researcher Records a Brainstorming Session in an Industrial Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

A researcher records a brainstorming session in an industrial research and development department rather than in an artificial laboratory setting. Later, she analyzes the recorded discussions, identifying certain problem-solving techniques. This research is an example of_________________ research.

• A) Think-aloud protocol
• B) Situationally produced mental set
• C) Environmental functional fixedness
• D) In vivo problem solving

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Used

Resources consumed in the production process to create goods and services.

Factory Labor Used

The total hours worked or costs incurred for labor directly involved in the production process of a manufacturing facility.

Factory Labor Costs

Expenses associated with employing workers in a manufacturing facility, including wages, benefits, and other related costs.

Pension Costs

Expenses related to retirement plans funded by an employer for the benefit of employees.