What Does the APA Ethics Code Have to Say About

question 43

Multiple Choice

What does the APA ethics code have to say about the status of data collected by a research psychologist?

• A)before results based on these data can be published, the data must be statistically analyzed by a person not involved in the data collection
• B)researchers are expected to make the data set available to other scientists who ask to examine it
• C)all research participants should have the opportunity to examine all the data, in order to determine if they want their to stay in the data set or be removed
• D)researchers have copyright ownership over their data and can deny its availability to others

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Definitions:

Health Benefits

Pertains to positive effects on the well-being and health status of an individual, often resulting from actions such as regular exercise, balanced diet, or proper medical care.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique for combining results of several studies when these studies have similar definitions of variables.

Expectancy

The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that, when taken into the body, alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.