Problem: Marcus is an orthopedic surgeon who performs knee replacement surgeries. He would like to use an algorithm to help him decide which patients would be the most appropriate candidates for this surgery. Which of the following examples best describes an algorithm that could be used to address this problem? Group of answer choices Following a step-by-step guide that systematically evaluates each factor known to be associated with surgery outcomes for each patient Following a rule of thumb about general characteristics that should be observed in patients considering surgery Evaluating each patient against the prototypical good surgery candidate Building an individualized theory around each patient about their likelihood of success following surgery