It Is NOT Ethical for a Sponsor to Do Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

It is NOT ethical for a sponsor to do which of the following?

• A)A school district wants a study of students,but demands that a researcher report findings showing an improvement in student scores during the past five years.
• B)A supervisor requires prior review of questionnaire items to make some of them “leading”to make certain that the company looks good.
• C)A government agency that paid for a study suppresses findings that indicate that it has not enforced a law it is supposed to and has been an overall failure.
• D)A political party calls people for telephone interviews on opinions,but is really identifying potential financial contributors.It hides the true sponsor of a study by using a made-up name of a research company.
• E)All of the above.

Distinguish between accounting and economic profits.

Identify and explain the concept of opportunity cost in decision-making.

Differentiate between sunk costs and relevant costs for decision-making.

Recognize the role of opportunity costs in calculating economic profits.

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Definitions:

Prn Medication

Medication that is taken "pro re nata," or as needed, rather than on a fixed schedule.

Antecubetal Fossa

The anatomical area located on the anterior side of the elbow, where the elbow bends, commonly used for venipuncture or blood pressure measurements.

Intramuscular Injection

A method of delivering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Bleeding occurring anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum, which can manifest as vomit or stool that is bloody or black.