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

question 159

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) __________;or (4) feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender.

• A)in an attempt to be creative,the encoder creates a message with too much noise
• B)there is no interest on the part of the receiver because the product itself is inadequate
• C)the communications channel is not properly developed
• D)the message is considered too ordinary because there is too broad a field of experience
• E)the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, obtained by adding them together and dividing by the count of those numbers.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that describe the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

Relationship

refers to a connection, association, or involvement between two or more individuals, groups, or entities.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation used to display values for two variables for a set of data, showing how much one variable is affected by another.