Steven Included on His Résumé the Job Title "Vice President

question 105

Multiple Choice

Steven included on his résumé the job title "Vice President of Reprographics." A reference check uncovered that he was actually a copy machine operator at Kinko's. Into what ethical trap did he fall? 

• A)Self-deception trap 
• B)Rationalization trap 
• C)False necessity trap 
• D)Doctrine-of-relative filth trap

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Definitions:

Systematic Bias

A consistent and predictable error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.

Biased Sample

A sample that does not accurately reflect the population from which it was drawn, often due to overrepresentation or underrepresentation of certain groups.

Target Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is focused and to whom the results of the study are intended to be generalized.

Systematic Difference

Differences between groups or conditions that are consistent, predictable, and attributable to a specific cause or intervention in a study.