Chad has decided to build a house. In researching his house, Chad must decide on a design, research it, outline it, draft it and then make decisions related to construction materials and sub-contractors. In making his decisions relevant to his house project, Chad is using which strategy?
A) means-end analysis
B) an algorithm
C) trial and error
D) working backwards

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Chad is using means-end analysis, which involves identifying the end goal (building his house) and then working backwards to determine the best means or steps to achieve that goal. This is evident in his process of researching, outlining, drafting, and making decisions related to construction materials and sub-contractors. Algorithm involves a set of specific steps to solve a problem, trial and error involves trying multiple solutions until one works, and working backwards specifically involves starting with the end goal and determining the steps needed to get there.

Chad Has Decided to Build a House