A Risk-Benefit Analysis Involves ______

question 13

Multiple Choice

A risk-benefit analysis involves ______.

• A) having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate
• B) showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks
• C) fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study
• D) telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate

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Definitions:

Normal Distribution

A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution of data wherein most observations cluster around the central peak and probabilities for values taper off equally in both directions.

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of values, calculated by summing all the values and then dividing by the number of values.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of a set of data where most values cluster around the mean.

Basis

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process, often used in various contexts like mathematics, finance, and other disciplines.