What can be accurately said of the APA Ethical Principles?
a. The are out of date and have little relevance for today's research.
b. They apply only to humans and not to other animals.
c. They are no more than restatements of federal laws.
d. None of these are true
A student researcher's ethical responsibility to protect the research participants _____.
a. ends after the debriefing is complete
b. begins before the research begins, and continues during and after the research,
c. ends when the data collection phase of the research begins
d. is not as great as the responsibility of his or her faculty advisor
Researchers strive to create the least amount of risk possible. They weigh the risk incurred by participants against the _____.
a. risk of not participating
b. cost of doing a virtual study using computer programs
c. benefits of the research
d. demand characteristics
It is best to end any discomfort experienced by participants during research _____.
a. before participants complete participation.
b. immediately after participants completed participation.
c. after all participants have completed participation.
d. through counseling if the participants are still in a state of discomfort 6 months after the research has ended.
What risk level is involved in studies that create temporary states of mild physical discomfort, emotional stress, or social pressure?
a. no c. mild
b. minimal d. moderate
What risk level is involved in studies that employ anonymous questionnaires that evaluate hypothetical people?
a. high c. minimal
b. moderate d. no
The major goal of research conducted by undergraduate researchers is _____.
a. publication c. discovery of new facts
b. educational d. career training
Principles of right action are called _____.
a. ethics c. politics
b. legislation d. education
Four students: Alice, Betty, Cindy, and Deb were talking. Alice said I want to see something for myself before I believe it.. Betty said I know something is causing me to be so upset, even though I don't know for sure exactly what it is.. Cindy said I love science class because it's just like solving puzzles.. And Deb said I like to read things in which every word counts. I like my reading material to be accurate, but as short as possible.. Which of the four students' statements reflects the scientific value of determinism?
a. Alice's c. Cindy's
b. Betty's d. Deb's
Four students: Alice, Betty, Cindy, and Deb were talking. Alice said I want to see something for myself before I believe it.. Betty said I know something is causing me to be so upset, even though I don't know for sure exactly what it is.. Cindy said I love science class because it's just like solving puzzles.. And Deb said I like to read things in which every word counts. I like my reading material to be accurate, but as short as possible.. Which of the four students' statements reflects the scientific value of organization?
a. Alice's c. Cindy's
b. Betty's d. Deb's