Sometimes a Researcher May Find It Necessary to Go Against

question 58

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a researcher may find it necessary to go against the ethical norms of informed consent and voluntary participation.Which of the following would NOT be considered one of these times?

• A) when it would be impossible or unfeasible to obtain permission
• B) when the researcher feels his or her presence may disrupt the behavior under investigation
• C) when the researcher's subjects are underage, incarcerated, or pregnant
• D) when it is thought that voluntary participation could introduce bias into the investigation

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Definitions:

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households. It includes expenditures on goods and services, except for purchases of new housing.

Depreciation

The process by which physical assets lose value over time due to wear, tear, or obsolescence, affecting their monetary worth on financial statements.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, providing a more accurate representation of an economy's size and how it's grown over time.

Economic Welfare

A broad measure that evaluates the standard of living and overall well-being of people within an economy.