Which of These Outcomes Is a Pitfall Identified by Hammond,Keeney,and

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these outcomes is a pitfall identified by Hammond,Keeney,and Raiffa to effective decision making?

• A) Decisions are based on large amounts of information.
• B) Decisions are based on positive and negative evidence.
• C) Decisions are made to effect change.
• D) Decisions are made to justify previous decisions.

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Definitions:

Primary Data

Data collected first-hand for a specific research purpose, directly from the source, to answer a particular question or problem.

Primary Data

Data that is collected firsthand for a specific research purpose, through methods like surveys or experiments.

External Data

Information sourced from outside the organization, used for analysis, benchmarking, or decision-making processes.

Mass Customization

A production technique that allows for personalization or tailoring of products to individual customers' preferences while maintaining the efficiency of mass production.