Which of the Following Best Describes the Ethical Principle of Informed

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of informed consent?

• A) The good achieved by technology must outweigh the harm or risk. Moreover, there must be no alternative that achieves the same or comparable benefits with less harm or risk
• B) Those affected by technology should understand and accept the risks
• C) The benefits and burdens of technology should be distributed fairly. Those who benefit should bear their fair share of the risks, and those who do not benefit should not suffer a significant increase in risk
• D) Even if judged acceptable by the other guidelines, the technology must be implemented so as to avoid all unnecessary risks

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Definitions:

F-test

The F-test is a type of statistical test that determines if there are significant differences between the variances of two or more samples.

Coefficient of Determination

A statistical measure, often denoted as R^2, that represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Total Variation

The overall measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data points.