Businesses use reports to help solve problems. Some problems are unique and call for information on a one-time basis. Other problems require a steady flow of information because they are recurring. Understanding the problem-solving process will help you prepare better reports and better solutions. Reports can be used to solve various problems. Research used in a report can be used to prove or disprove a hypothesis Read the scenario about developing a hypothesis, and then answer the question. problem statement The Castle Candle Company is doing well. They are considering a remodel of their factory to produce a new line of candles. They have asked your consulting firm to evaluate whether the remodel would pay off. Which of the following statements is the hypothesis to be proved or disproved for this study? The remodel of the factory will require firing 23 workers. The factory will be changed significantly to produce a different product. O Remodeling the factory to produce soy candles will be profitable. Read the scenario about limiting the scope of the problem, and then answer the question. Your boss, Mr. Findlay, wants to know whether the expense of maintaining the corporate fitness center is a wise investment of company resources. He asks you to provide recommendations on whether the fitness center should remain open next year. How should you limit the scope of the problem you are trying to solve? Check all that apply. Compare costs and expenses with benefits to current employees. O Review fitness centers nationwide. Focus on the opinions of executives. Interview former employees for honest opinions. Words often have more than one meaning. Defining terms clearly will increase the accuracy of your report and your readers' comprehension. Which of the following terms is the clearest and most likely to be understood by the reader of a report? O Survey responses O Responses O Employee survey responses