Which of the Following Research Projects Would Likely Be Called

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research projects would likely be called unethical?

• A) Asking parents and teachers for permission to observe parent-teacher conferences in order to study parent-teacher interactions
• B) Asking all parents in a school district to complete an anonymous survey about their satisfaction with the district's new online lunch payment system
• C) Putting a suggestion box in the school cafeteria so that students can offer about meals
• D) Using a hidden camera to record parent-teacher conferences without parent permission but with teacher permission, in order to study how teachers interact with parents and make recommendations for how they can improve their communication strategies

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Definitions:

Variances

The difference between expected and actual performance, used in accounting and finance to track deviations from budgets.

Problem Areas

Specific challenges or issues within a business or system that require attention and resolution for improved performance or outcomes.

Corrective Action

Measures taken to identify, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of defects or problems in a product, process, or system.

Variance Analysis

A technique used to identify and explain the reasons for differences between budgeted and actual financial performance.