Which of the Following Examples Indicates a Situation Where the Researcher

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples indicates a situation where the researcher is most likely to have a possible bias regarding his/her work?

• A)A researcher,funded by a pharmaceutical company,is testing the clinical effectiveness and safety of a new vaccine.
• B)A researcher,funded by a public grant,is testing the clinical effectiveness and safety of a new vaccine.
• C)A federally funded researcher is working on developing a genetically engineered microbe to quickly digest oil spills.
• D)A privately funded researcher is working on developing a genetically engineered and patented microbe to quickly digest oil spills.If successful,the microbe would be marketed worldwide.

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Definitions:

Socio-emotional Experts

Professionals specialized in understanding and managing the social and emotional aspects of human behavior, often involved in counseling, psychology, or social work.

Instrumental Experts

Specialists whose knowledge or skills are used as a means to achieve a specific goal or task.

Multicultural Groups

Collections of individuals from various cultural backgrounds and heritages coming together in a community or organization.

Acculturation

is the process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often as a result of prolonged contact.