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DrVan Offer Is Using Official Existing Statistics to Support a Theory

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Dr.Van Offer is using official existing statistics to support a theory that he has proposed.He has met the Governor of the state where is research is being conducted,and is very surprised when she calls and asks him to use the statistic in a different way that will not be ȈdamagingȈ to her.
Discuss the ethical concerns in this incident and other nonreactive research.


Definitions:

Peak-to-peak

Refers to the difference in amplitude between the highest and the lowest points of a waveform, indicating the total voltage change.

Average

A numerical value expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated as the sum of the values divided by their number.

Rectifiers

Electrical devices that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), allowing the flow of charge in one direction only, and are widely used in power supply units and electronics.

Converters

Devices that transform energy from one form to another, such as AC to DC in electrical systems, or physical units in digital systems.

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