A Researcher Conducting a Study Examining the Influence of Stress

question 9

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducting a study examining the influence of stress on achievement in a middle school draws the conclusion that stress causes low achievement scores.What correlational ethical issue is the researcher breaching?

• A)The ethical issue of seeking permissions from school personnel to conduct the study.
• B)The ethical issue of data reporting and potentially reporting contradictory findings.
• C)The ethical issue of establishing causality when the results show patterns of relationships.
• D)The ethical issue of reporting an association between scores when causality exists.

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Definitions:

False Analogy

A logical fallacy in which two objects or events being compared are relevantly dissimilar in the context of the argument made.

Ethical Decision Making

The method of assessing and selecting between options in a way that aligns with ethical standards.

Selfish Interest

Selfish interest denotes pursuing actions or decisions that benefit oneself without regard for how they affect others, often at the expense of communal or collective well-being.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation and have potential voting rights and the possibility of dividends.