Hosea is studying the relationship between caffeine consumption and problem-solving ability.Which of the following is a quantitative way to operationalize problem-solving ability?
A) The time spent solving a math problem
B) The type of puzzle solved (Sudoku puzzle or a crossword puzzle)
C) Whether participants used insight or trial-and-error techniques to solve the problem
D) The report of a teacher about whether a student is a good or bad problem solver
E) All of the above are quantitative ways of operationalizing caffeine consumption

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The time spent solving a math problem can be measured as a numerical value, making it a quantitative way to operationalize problem-solving ability. B, C, and D are not quantitative measures.

Hosea Is Studying the Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Problem-Solving