Even an accidental error in recording or analyzing data is considered misconduct.
a. True
b. False
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A parametric inferential statistical test of the null hypothesis for a single sample where the population variance is not known is the
a. z test.
b. t test.
c. Cohen's d.
d. standard error of the mean.
A researcher should make efforts to minimize pain in nonhuman subjects in research.
a. True
b. False
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The principle of respect for persons means that people are to be treated as independent and autonomous individuals
a. True
b. False
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Sometimes researchers use estimation of population means, rather than hypothesis tests. These estimations are based on
a. the standard error of the mean.
b. the standard deviation.
c. the z test.
d. confidence intervals.
The IRB is responsible for ensuring the well-being of nonhuman research subjects as well as human research participants.
a. True
b. False
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Current standards do not require that participants in clinical trials be told that they might receive a placebo
a. True
b. False
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When comparing a sample to a population, if you know m and s and have a sample size larger than 30, you should conduct a _____ test.
a. t
b. z
c. c2
d. phi
Research studies consistently demonstrate that debriefing participants effectively eliminates the problems caused by deception.
a. True
b. False
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At smaller universities, Institutional Review Boards typically review research using both humans and animals.
a. True
b. False
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