The Smith brothers were trying to come up with a new cough drop but Alvin Smith kept saying to his brother,Frank,"I really would like to understand more about what makes a person cough in the first place." Frank kept saying,"We need to quit worrying about theoretical stuff and just focus on how to stop the coughing." Which of the brothers is most likely to be a successful inventor?

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Alvin's focus on understanding the underlying cause of coughing may lead him to develop a more effective solution to the problem, whereas Frank's focus on the practical aspects of stopping coughing may limit his ability to innovate. Therefore, Alvin is more likely to be a successful inventor.

The Smith Brothers Were Trying to Come Up with a New