An Improvement in Research Ethics Could Prevent Some or All

question 23

Multiple Choice

An improvement in research ethics could prevent some or all of which of the following?

• A)Breaches of anonymity
• B)Researchers' failures to report their funding sources in publications
• C)Minimal risk to research participants
• D)Unauthorized data collection
• E)Patients' inability to understand complex research designs

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Definitions:

Optimists

Individuals who generally believe that positive events are more likely to occur than negative ones in the future.

Good Events

Occurrences that have a favorable outcome or bring happiness, well-being, or satisfaction.

Longitudinal Evidence

Data gathered from the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time to observe changes and developments, providing insight into effects and patterns that emerge over the long term.

Pessimist

An individual who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.