The Set of Decision Alternatives

question 30

Multiple Choice

The set of decision alternatives

• A)should be identified before the decision criteria are established.
• B)are limited to quantitative solutions.
• C)are evaluated as a part of the problem definition stage.
• D)are best generated by brainstorming.

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Definitions:

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Honesty Survey

A method of collecting data which relies on the self-reported truthfulness of participants regarding sensitive or personal issues.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, towards their expected outcome.

Control Group

In experiments, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used for comparative purposes against the experimental group.