Which of the Following Is an Example of Basic Research

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of basic research?

• A)An animal test is used to determine if a product contains irritants.
• B)Soft-drink bottlers test consumer reactions to their advertisements.
• C)A statistician calculates the odds of winning a promotional sweepstakes that a company is running.
• D)A catalog-sales company times its operators to see how many calls each is handling per day.
• E)A chemist builds a mathematical model of the atmosphere of Jupiter.

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Definitions:

Delphi Technique

A forecasting method that relies on a panel of experts answering questionnaires in two or more rounds to reach a consensus on the predictions for future events.

Kanban Systems

A workflow management method for defining, managing, and improving services that deliver knowledge work, using visual cues to trigger actions.

Low-Volume Parts

Components or items that are produced or needed in small quantities, often for specialized or custom applications.

External Failure Costs

Expenses incurred when products or services fail to meet quality standards after being delivered to the customer, including warranties and returns.