If It Is Unethical to Manipulate a Variable, Then

question 140

Multiple Choice

If it is unethical to manipulate a variable, then:

• A) you cannot examine it.
• B) you cannot examine it with a nonexperimental design.
• C) you should not and cannot examine it with an experimental design.
• D) you can use either a nonexperimental or experimental design, but you need Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.

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Definitions:

Required Rate

Required Rate refers to the minimum return investors expect to receive on an investment, which is influenced by the investment's risk profile and market conditions.

Credit Default Swap

A financial derivative that allows an investor to "swap" or offset their credit risk with that of another investor.

Recovery Ratio

A financial metric used to determine the amount of money recovered from an investment or project as compared to the amount invested or spent.

Notional Amount

The total principal or face value involved in a financial transaction, often used in derivatives trading.