A Methods and Measurements Analyst Needs to Develop a Time $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 84 & 76 & 80 & 84 & 76\end{array}$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 84 & 76 & 80 & 84 & 76\end{array}$$ What is the observed time for this task?

• A) 80 seconds
• B) 84 seconds
• C) 160 seconds
• D) 240 seconds
• E) 400 seconds

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, essential for providing energy to cells throughout the body.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to produce energy.

Calories

Units of energy in food, quantifying the amount of energy provided to the body when consumed.

Set-Point Theory

A theory that suggests human body weight is regulated around a genetically predetermined 'set point.'