What is the key technique in the focal objects method?

Question

What is the key technique in the focal objects method?

Answer choices

1. A. A group vote on a list of ideas.
2. B. Breaking a problem into components by time, size, and cost.
3. C. Transferring random properties of randomly chosen objects to the object under study.
4. D. Building a tree of cause-and-effect relationships.

Explanation

In the focal objects method, a chosen object becomes the focus of attention. Properties of randomly selected objects are then transferred to it. These unusual combinations help generate new ideas.

For example, imagine applying “foldable” or “transparent” to an ordinary object and exploring useful designs. Voting and building a cause-and-effect tree are different techniques.