When Determining Whether a Research Project Is Ethical,researchers and the Institutional

question 88

Multiple Choice

When determining whether a research project is ethical,researchers and the institutional review board consider the ________ as part of the mandate to protect participants from harm.

• A) deception quotient
• B) potential stress component
• C) amount of money offered for participation
• D) risk/benefit ratio

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Definitions:

Outlier

A data point that differs significantly from other observations and can potentially skew results.

Measures Of Variability

Statistical values that describe the dispersion or spread in a dataset, such as range, variance, and standard deviation.

Scatter

The distribution of multiple data points in a two-dimensional graph, often used to observe and visually display the relationship between two quantitative variables.

Cracks Per Bar

A metric specifically used to quantify the number of cracks identified in a single bar of material, often used in quality control and materials testing.