A Group of Scientists at Your University Wants to Investigate

question 90

Multiple Choice

 A group of scientists at your university wants to investigate rates of abuse of prescription drugs, like Oxycontin, among students living in dorms by using an online questionnaire. This research proposal is likely to raise ethical concerns about

• A) obtaining truly informed consent.
• B) maintaining student privacy.
• C) informing participants about the nature of the study ahead of their involvement.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Sensible Perspiration

Perspiration excreted by the sweat glands that appears as moisture on the skin; produced in large quantity when there is much humidity in the atmosphere.

Sweat Glands

Glands in the skin that produce sweat as a means to cool the body and eliminate certain waste products.

Water Loss

The process of losing water from the body, which can occur through means such as sweating, urination, or evaporation.

Angiotensin II

Peptide derived from angiotensin I; stimulates vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion; also called active angiotensin.