Dr Ross Is Conducting an Experiment in Which the Information

question 5

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ross is conducting an experiment in which the information being collected from the participants is highly sensitive. If anyone outside the study gained access to the information, it could be damaging for the participants in that they would be treated differently by other people. This particular aspect of the study is most relevant to which ethical consideration?

• A)Informed consent
• B)Avoid doing harm to participants
• C)Protecting and promoting the welfare of participants
• D)Right to privacy

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Definitions:

Levels

The different values or categories that an experimental condition or variable can take on in a study.

Groups Examined

Refers to the specific collections of individuals, objects, or data points that are being studied or analyzed in research.

First Grouping Factor

The primary variable used to categorize or group data points in an analysis or experiment.

4 × 3 Factorial Design

An experimental design method that involves two independent variables, where one has 4 levels and the other has 3 levels, leading to 12 different experimental conditions.