Rather Than Recording Data from a Study That Is Linked

question 13

Multiple Choice

Rather than recording data from a study that is linked to the participant's names,the researchers arranged to give each participant a random number.Only the participant knows his or her random number,and these numbers are not connected to the participant's identity in any way.This procedure of conducting a study helps to ensure

• A) confidentiality.
• B) informed consent.
• C) limited deception.
• D) adequate debriefing.

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Definitions:

Minimum ATC

The point on a firm’s average total cost curve where the cost is at its lowest, representing the most efficient scale of production.

Optimal Scale

The size of a company or factory at which the costs of production are minimized and productivity is maximized.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in economic analysis where all inputs can be adjusted, market supply meets demand, and all firms in the market earn normal profit, indicating no entry or exit from the industry.

Low Point

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