James Knows That the Company's New Widget Has a Defect

question 67

Multiple Choice

James knows that the company's new widget has a defect in it that will cause it to break after 3 months of use.He decides to say nothing about it because the company really needs the income from the new widget.It appears James's justification for his unethical behavior is ______.

• A) everyone else does it
• B) I did it for the good of others or the company
• C) I was only following orders
• D) I'm not as bad as the others

Understand the evaluation process and criteria for probabilistic generalizations.

Distinguish between correlational and causal research, using the Nurses' Health Study as an example.

Know the principles of sample size determination for research, specifically power analysis.

Identify assumptions underlying common logical fallacies such as the False Dilemma and Gambler's Fallacy.

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Definitions:

Pedigree Chart

A diagram that depicts the biological relationships between an individual and their ancestors, often used to track the inheritance of genetic traits.

Specific Trait

A characteristic or feature of an organism that can vary among individuals or over time.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition in males caused by having one or more extra X chromosomes, often leading to reduced fertility and physical differences.

Sex Chromosome

Chromosomes that determine biological sex in an organism, with common examples being XX for females and XY for males in humans and other mammals.