The Ultimate Goal of the Problem Identification Step of the Problem-Solving

question 21

Multiple Choice

The ultimate goal of the problem identification step of the problem-solving process is

• A) collecting lots of information.
• B) helping the decision maker realize there is a problem.
• C) identifying the root problem or problems causing the mess.
• D) convincing the decision maker the mess is really a problem that can be solved.

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Definitions:

Non-Directional

Pertaining to a hypothesis that does not specify the direction of the expected relationship between variables, only that one exists.

Sample Size

The number of observations or units in a subset of a population used in statistical analysis.

Correlational Research

A type of non-experimental research method used to determine, describe, and predict how variables are naturally related in the real world without any experimental manipulation by the researcher.

Two-Tailed

Pertaining to tests of statistical significance that consider both directions of effects, allowing for the assessment of the possibility of both positive and negative differences.