For Selena's research project, the best application to choose would be Microsoft® PowerPoint.
Strengths of PowerPoint for her project:
- It allows for a combination of audio clips, text, and images, making it easy to incorporate her interview audio and photographs from the museum exhibit.
- PowerPoint is designed for presentations, which can effectively convey cultural information in a visually engaging way, suitable for showcasing different aspects of Chinese culture.
Weaknesses of other options:
- Microsoft® Word is excellent for text and written notes but may not handle audio clips and visuals as effectively in a single presentation format.
- Microsoft® Excel is primarily for numerical data and is not suitable for her multimedia content.
- Microsoft® Office is a suite that includes the aforementioned applications but isn't a standalone application.
Thus, Microsoft® PowerPoint would be the most effective choice for her project.