Deciding Whether a Research Study Is Ethical Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Deciding whether a research study is ethical is

• A)usually solely the responsibility of the researcher.
• B)typically done by a review board.
• C)arbitrary because no one has established uniform guidelines for making decisions about whether research is ethical.
• D)determined by whether a study is deemed worthy of publication.

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Definitions:

Primary Groups

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as those found in families and close friendships.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for specific purposes, characterized by regulations, hierarchies, and standard operating procedures to coordinate members' activities.

Bureaucracies

Organizational structures designed to carry out administrative tasks efficiently, often characterized by standardized procedures and hierarchical division of responsibilities.

Macro

Pertains to a large-scale or overall approach, often used in contrast with micro, which focuses on smaller units within a system.