Question

question
a candy manufacturer is interested in the distribution of colors in each of its packages of hard - shell candy sold. what should the researchers do first?
select the correct answer below:
○ write a question about the distribution of colors in each package.
○ choose a random sample of candy packages to analyze.
○ make conclusions about the distribution of the colors.
○ make conclusions about the colors most people want.

Explanation:

The goal is to study color distribution in candy packages. First, a clear, focused research question must be defined to guide the entire study, as the general interest needs to be refined into a specific, testable question before sampling or concluding. The other options are later steps (sampling) or incorrect (concluding too early, unrelated consumer preference conclusion).

Answer:

A. Write a question about the distribution of colors in each package.