Which of the Following Is Not an Important Consideration for a Researcher

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an important consideration for a researcher who is designing an experiment that will involve deception?

• A) the availability of alternative, deception-free methods for carrying out the research
• B) how many people will participate in the research
• C) the importance of the study to scientific knowledge
• D) the degree of deception involved and the possibility of risk to the participants

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Definitions:

Pathos

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Contestable

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