A decision-making process in which the alternatives are rated on each factor that is important to you, and the alternative with the highest overall rating is chosen, is called the _____
a) heuristic method.
b) means and ends method.
c) additive strategy.
d) elimination by aspects strategy.
Answer: d
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a. Type II b. Type I c. null d. alternative
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a. dependent b. independent c. experimental d. control
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