The outcome of the laboratory portion of an investigation into atypical results should determine the _______ for further investigation. Response:

Question

Options

• Acriteria
• Bbudget
• Ctimeline
• Dteam members

• A
  73% (24)
• B
  15% (5)
• C
  9% (3)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option A (criteria) is correct because laboratory results from an initial investigation establish the evidentiary basis - the specific standards, thresholds, or indicators - that define what needs to be pursued next. In other words, what the lab finds dictates what you're looking for and how you'll measure success in the next phase.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (budget): Financial resources are determined by organizational or administrative decisions, not by lab findings themselves.
• C (timeline): Scheduling is a logistical consideration driven by project management, not directly by laboratory outcomes.
• D (team members): Personnel selection depends on expertise needed and availability, not on what the lab results show.

Memory tip: Think of lab results as setting the "bar to clear" - they define the criteria (standards/benchmarks) the follow-up investigation must address. If the lab says "X level detected," the criteria for further investigation become "confirm X and determine its source." Results → Rules → Criteria.

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