Mark Graf, a Security Specialist at the Rocky Flats Nuclear

question 56

Multiple Choice

Mark Graf, a security specialist at the Rocky Flats nuclear facility outside Denver, became alarmed about the temporary removal of 450 kilograms of plutonium oxide from a vault-like room to a "soft room" protected by drywall that you could punch a hole through. Graf eventually had to take his concerns to the media before the plutonium was stored once again in a safe location. Graf actions can be described as a(n) _____________ .

• A) whistleblower
• B) ethical ombudsman
• C) secondary stakeholder
• D) covert stakeholder
• E) secondary shareholder

Distinguish between independent and dependent variables in research studies.

Identify the steps in the development of a research project, including topic selection, hypothesis formation, and participant selection.

Recognize the types of research questions (descriptive, relationship, difference) and their roles in shaping research.

Appreciate the importance of the discussion section in research articles for generating new research ideas.

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