In a Venn diagram, the separate circles contain characteristics unique to each item being compared and the intersection contains characteristics that are common to both items being compared. Ernie is working on the Venn diagram below to compare the career pathways of Biotechnology Research and Development and Diagnostic Services.

A Venn diagram. Biotechnology Research and Development has Researching products, Planning research tests. Diagnostic Services has Performing diagnostic tests, Providing first aid assessment to patients in emergencies. The area of overlap has Creating reports, Communicating with patients, question mark.

What else could Ernie put in the common section?

Collecting data and analyzing results
Designing and implementing systems
Maintaining and using diagnostic equipment
Designing and using laboratory equipment

1 answer

In the common section of the Venn diagram comparing Biotechnology Research and Development and Diagnostic Services, Ernie could include:

Collecting data and analyzing results.

This characteristic is relevant to both fields, as researchers in Biotechnology R&D often collect and analyze data from their studies, while professionals in Diagnostic Services analyze the results of diagnostic tests to provide accurate assessments.