Information gathering to be used for decision-making goes back to the earliest days of recorded history. in the united states, surveys were used in the early 1800s to determine: the popularity of saloon entertainers. the popularity of early sports teams. the popularity of regional foods. the popularity of political candidates.

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?