In Which of the Following Studies Would It Be Ethically

question 63

Multiple Choice

In which of the following studies would it be ethically necessary to obtain informed consent to collect and use the data?

• A) trying a new behavior modification technique on a hyperactive 5 year old child
• B) seeing what proportion of pedestrians will pick up a piece of litter next to a trash can
• C) seeing if a wait person smiling at a customer will increase the size of a tip
• D) doing observations of homosexual couples at a public Gay Pride rally

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume level within which the assumptions about fixed and variable costs are expected to hold true.

Direct Product Cost

The sum of all costs directly associated with the production of a product, including materials and labor.

Production Line Workers

Employees who work on the manufacturing line, directly involved in producing goods.