in the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important…

in the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important when choosing options for controlling the stray animal population in a town? check all that apply.\n□ what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals\n□ how many stray animals are needing to be controlled\n□ whether the animals are able to be trained\n□ what types of programs already exist to control stray animals\n□ how many people in the town already own pets
Answer
Brief Explanations:
- "how many stray animals are needing to be controlled": Knowing the number of stray animals helps determine the scale of the control effort (e.g., resources, methods needed).
- "what types of programs already exist to control stray animals": Existing programs can be evaluated, improved, or built upon, avoiding reinventing the wheel and ensuring continuity/effectiveness.
- "what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals" is less relevant to "controlling" the population (more about care). "whether the animals are able to be trained" is not a key factor for population control (training is for behavior modification, not population management). "how many people in the town already own pets" is not directly related to controlling stray animal populations.
Answer:
- B. how many stray animals are needing to be controlled
- D. what types of programs already exist to control stray animals