In Research Studies, What Does the Term "Exclusion Criteria" Mean

question 32

Multiple Choice

In research studies, what does the term "exclusion criteria" mean?

• A) Data not available for public use or study
• B) Context limits that disqualify some cases
• C) Exclusion of some context factors from study
• D) Data that have misleading units of measure

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Definitions:

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Beneficence

A principle in ethics that refers to the act of doing good or providing benefits to others.

Confidentiality

The ethical and often legal duty to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

Family Violence

Acts of violence and abuse among family members, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.