Errors in Communication Can Occur in Several Ways: (1)the Source

question 249

Multiple Choice

Errors in communication can occur in several ways: (1) the source may not adequately transform the abstract idea into an effective set of symbols; (2) a properly encoded message may be sent through the wrong channel and never make it to the receiver; (3) the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea;or (4) __________.

• A)the communications channel is not properly developed
• B)there is no interest on the part of the receiver
• C)feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender
• D)the message is considered too ordinary because there is too much field of experience
• E)the encoder is inexperienced,resulting in too much noise

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Definitions:

Measure Represent

To symbolize or stand in for a specific attribute or set of data through numerical or other forms of quantification.

Test Results

The outcomes obtained from administering tests, which can be used to evaluate performance, knowledge, skills, or conditions.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that reflects the degree of linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to +1.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is likely to vary or change; in research, it is something that is measured or manipulated to assess its effects on an outcome.