A Simplified Representation of a Complicated Situation Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

A simplified representation of a complicated situation is:

• A) cutting corners.
• B) a model.
• C) useless without adding fine details.
• D) econometrics.

Acknowledge the limitations and ethical considerations inherent in experimental research.

Recognize the role of extraneous variables and the need to control them to ensure valid results.

Understand the different research methods, including experimental, descriptive, and correlational, along with their strengths and weaknesses.

Identify the characteristics and purposes of descriptive and correlational research methods.

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Definitions:

Beneficence

A principle in ethics and morality that refers to the act of doing good or performing actions for the benefit of others.

Difference Principle

A concept from John Rawls' theory asserting that inequalities in social and economic distribution are acceptable only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society.

Double Effect

A principle in ethics that allows actions which have both a positive and a negative effect, especially in medical ethics where the aim is to relieve suffering even if it may hasten death.

Cosmetic Surgery

Medical procedures performed to enhance or change one's appearance for cosmetic rather than medical reasons.