Does Regular Exercise Decrease the Risk of Cancer? a Researcher

question 96

Multiple Choice

Does regular exercise decrease the risk of cancer? A researcher finds 200 women over 50 who
Exercise regularly, pairs each with a woman who has a similar medical history but does not
Exercise, then follows subjects for 10 years to see which group develops more cancer. This is a

• A) retrospective study
• B) survey
• C) matched experiment
• D) randomized experiment
• E) prospective study

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Definitions:

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories focused on the outcomes or goals of actions to determine their morality, essentially aligning with consequentialism but with broader applications.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges whether something is right or wrong based on the consequences of the actions.

Categorical Imperative

A central concept in Kantian ethics that acts as a universal principle, directing individuals to act in a manner that could be universally adopted.

Interactional Justice

The perceived fairness of the interpersonal treatment people receive in organizational settings, often focusing on respect and propriety in communications.