Which Example Would Create an Ethical Dilemma When Doing Applied

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which example would create an ethical dilemma when doing applied research that is evaluative in nature?

• A) In an attempt to measure the success of a prison pre-release program, the researchers measure re-arrests and re-convictions and determine the programs to be failures.
• B) Program staff of a pre-trial diversion program visit the homes of those awaiting trial on a nightly basis to make sure that they adhere to a curfew.
• C) Upon review of a juvenile probation department, researchers found that contact sheets, which are designed to keep track of both phone and personal interactions between the officer and the juvenile, in one probation officer's files were all dated June 15^th.
• D) To measure the success of an adult drug treatment facility, researchers offered both the clients and the treatment staff confidentiality.

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Definitions:

Per Unit

A term referring to the cost, price, or quantity related to one unit of a product or service.

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The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Production Expense

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, including raw materials and direct labor costs.

Variable Selling

Costs associated with selling a product that vary directly with the volume of sales.