Identifying and Evaluating Information

What is the first step in solving a real-life problem?

• Collecting as much information as possible

• Defining the problem clearly

• Looking for similar problems online

• Asking for opinions on social media

Which of the following is an example of a personal problem that requires specific information?

• Expanding a business

• Deciding on a college major

• Developing a new scientific theory

• Conducting a social survey

A company struggling with declining sales should first gather which type of information?

• Employee lunch preferences

• Customer purchase trends

• Local weather conditions

• Company logo designs

What type of problem involves issues like pollution, crime rates, and public health?

• Personal

• Commercial

• Scientific

• Social

When categorizing information, what type is critical for solving the problem?

• Cosmetic

• Extraneous

• Essential

• Desirable

What is 'desirable' information?

• Unnecessary details that do not impact the solution

• Information that is helpful but not mandatory

• Misinformation that needs to be discarded

• Visual elements that make data look appealing

Which of the following is an example of extraneous information when analyzing customer behavior?

• Customer purchase history

• Market trends

• Customer feedback

• CEO's favorite brand of coffee

Why is cosmetic information considered unimportant?

• It does not contribute to solving the problem

• It is always incorrect

• It is outdated

• It is illegal to use in decision-making

What type of information is critical for medical diagnosis?

• A patient's favorite food

• A patient's past medical records

• The doctor's opinion on health trends

• Social media health advice

A company redesigning its logo while experiencing financial issues is an example of focusing on what type of information?

• Essential

• Desirable

• Extraneous

• Cosmetic