Which of the Following Represents the Basic Question Addressed by the Risk/benefit

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the basic question addressed by the risk/benefit ratio?

• A) Are the risks in a study greater than minimal risk?
• B) Will the researcher's reputation be enhanced or hurt by the study's findings?
• C) Are the benefits (to individual participants and society) of a study greater than the risks?
• D) Are the benefits gained by individuals greater than the risks posed to society?

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Definitions:

Employment

The condition of having a paid job or occupation, involving a contract between an employer and an employee that provides compensation for work performed.

Marginal Product

The additional output that is produced by adding one more unit of a variable resource, such as labor or capital, to the production process.

Average Product

The output produced per unit of a factor of production, calculated by dividing total product by the quantity of the input.

Textile Firm

A textile firm is a company that specializes in the production and distribution of fabrics and fabric-based products.