A Project Is Represented by the Activity Durations (Estimated at 90

question 26

Multiple Choice

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the length of the feeder buffer for path NQT if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } \\\hline \mathrm { M } & - - & 8 & \mathbb { R } & - & 12 \\\hline \mathbb { N } & - - & 8 & \mathrm {~S} & \mathrm { P } & 14 \\\hline \mathbb { P } & \mathbb { M } & 12 & \mathrm {~T} & \mathrm { R } , \mathrm { Q } & 7 \\\hline \mathrm { Q } & \mathbb { N } & 10 & \mathrm {~V} & \mathrm {~S} , \mathrm {~T} & 11 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 9.0
• B) 2.25
• C) 4.5
• D) 6.75

Understand the ethical considerations in psychological research involving humans, including the importance of informed consent and the role of debriefing.

Recognize the ethical guidelines related to deception in research and the reasons for its use and potential reduction in modern studies.

Identify the principles outlined in the Belmont Report, especially respect for persons through informed consent.

Describe the ethical considerations involved in research with nonhuman animals, including the role of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees.

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