Dr Bloom Wanted to Learn Whether Ice Cream Preferences Change

question 29

Multiple Choice

Dr. Bloom wanted to learn whether ice cream preferences change at different stages of development. For her study, she conducted a one-time assessment in which she asked a group of 5-year-olds, a group of 15-year-olds, and a group of 30-year-olds to identify their ice cream preferences. Dr. Bloom conducted a _____ study.

• A) case
• B) cross-sectional
• C) longitudinal
• D) cross-sequential

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Definitions:

ROA

Return On Assets, a financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets, showcasing how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate earnings.

Metric Classification Scheme

A structured framework for categorizing and assessing various metrics or measurements based on predefined criteria to evaluate performance, progress, or outcomes.

SCOR Model

Supply Chain Operations Reference model; a diagnostic tool for supply chain management, covering all business processes and measuring total supply chain performance.

ROA Improvement

Strategies or actions taken to increase the Return On Assets, which measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate earnings.