Question

Malik, who is a chemistry professor and researcher, systematically mixed thousands of different combinations of chemical compounds in order to find one that would be a pollution-free refrigerator coolant. Malik's approach best illustrates:

Answer 1

Answer: Malik's approach best illustrates: TRIAL AND ERROR PROBLEM SOLVING.

Explanation: Trial and error problem solving involves a process whereby to find a solution to a problem, many possible solutions are tried and the researcher learns from mistakes until a way is found. This method is characterized by repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success.