A Researcher Would Be Engaging in Unethical Behavior If He

question 29

Multiple Choice

A researcher would be engaging in unethical behavior if he or she

• A) conducted an experiment using deception that was approved by the Institutional Review Board.
• B) only reported the findings that rejected the null hypothesis.
• C) required the participant to continue the experimental session even if they expressed a desire to leave.
• D) shared his or her ideas with fellow faculty members before their submission to a journal.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Specialize

The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill, often used in the context of labor and production.

Produce

Produce generally refers to agricultural products, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, harvested for human consumption.

Lower Cost

A situation or strategy in which the production or offering of goods and services is achieved with minimal expense.