According to a cost-benefit analysis, a researcher may conduct a particular study if
A)the study has no potential costs.
B)it is approved by an institutional review board.
C)it has potential benefits for science or society.
D)the potential benefits of the study outweigh its potential costs.

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The correct answer is D because in a cost-benefit analysis, the decision to proceed with a study is based on whether the potential benefits (to science, society, or any other area of interest) outweigh the potential costs (financial, ethical, time, etc.). This does not mean the study has no potential costs or that approval by an institutional review board (IRB) alone is sufficient; rather, the balance of benefits over costs is the key factor.

According to a Cost-Benefit Analysis, a Researcher May Conduct a Particular