Which of the following situations would most likely require observation or scientific experimentation?
A)You want to find out what tools are available to protect your computer network from hackers.
B)You need to determine the average time it takes your line employees to produce a single piece of furniture.
C)You must find out which ten companies ranked highest for customer service in 2014.
D)You want to verify your supervisor's opinion on upgrading your department's accounting software.

Question

Which of the following situations would most likely require observation or scientific experimentation? 
A)You want to find out what tools are available to protect your computer network from hackers.
B)You need to determine the average time it takes your line employees to produce a single piece of furniture.
C)You must find out which ten companies ranked highest for customer service in 2014.
D)You want to verify your supervisor's opinion on upgrading your department's accounting software.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To determine the average time it takes line employees to produce a single piece of furniture, scientific experimentation and observation would be necessary to gather data and analyze it accurately. The other options involve research or analysis that may not require direct observation or experimentation.

Which of the Following Situations Would Most Likely Require Observation