Which of the Following Is Not a Question in Bagley's

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a question in Bagley's decision tree?

• A) Is the proposed action legal?
• B) Is the proposed action ethical?
• C) Does the proposed action maximize shareholder value?
• D) Does the proposed action affect any stakeholders?
• E) Would it be ethical not to take the proposed action?

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Definitions:

Control Group

In an experiment, this group does not receive the treatment under investigation and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups compare.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in a study that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable, effectively measured to assess the effect.

Experimental Manipulation

The alteration of an independent variable to determine its effect on a dependent variable within an experiment.