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DrVan Offer Is Using Official Existing Statistics to Support a Theory

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Dr.Van Offer is using official existing statistics to support a theory that he has proposed.He has met the governor of the state where is research is being conducted and is very surprised when she calls and asks him to use the statistic in a different way that will not be "damaging" to her.
Discuss the ethical concerns in this incident and other nonreactive research.


Definitions:

Equity Method

The Equity Method is an accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned through their investments in other companies, recording these profits as income from the investment.

Noncontrolling Interest

An equity interest in a subsidiary held by investors other than the parent company, reflecting a share of ownership not providing control.

Goodwill

A non-tangible asset formed during the acquisition of a company for a sum greater than the fair value of its net assets that can be identified.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is shown as an asset and changes in the investment's value are reflected in profits or losses.

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