Decision making is the act of a. subjectively selecting from a subset of positive alternatives. b. objectively selecting the most financially sound decision among two or more alternatives. c. subconsciously selecting the alternative that is most consistent with one’s personal beliefs. d. consciously choosing an action that doesn’t involve risk. e. consciously choosing from among alternatives.

Which pronoun has an unclear antecedent in the following sentences? the sixth-grade students liked volunteering their time to read to the elderly people in the hospital. it made them happy. a. their b. it c. them d. no unclear antecedents

What impact did improvements in farming technology near the end of the nineteenth century have on the american economy? a. more energy was needed to power equipment, creating the renewable energy industry. b. less labor was necessary on farms, leading workers to pursue other jobs. c. less money was invested in farming as many locally owned farms went bankrupt. d. more demand for agricultural products reduced the price of food and animal products.

Which term describes a possible explanation of, or answer to, a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge or research and that is testable?