Determining Appropriate Research Behavior

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determining appropriate research behavior

• A) is universally applicable.
• B) is a complex topic and a source of heated debate.
• C) is a case-by-case approach to determine what is ethical.
• D) varies depending on the magnitude of the study's benefits.
• E) none of the these

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in a scientific experiment that is manipulated or changed to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Coefficient of Correlation

A numerical measure that indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

Coefficient of Variation

A measure of relative variability computed as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean, often expressed as a percentage.

Covariance

A measure indicating the extent to which two variables change together, signifying the direction of their linear relationship.