Which study examining the impact of teachers is CLEARLY unethical?
A) A researcher randomly assigns third-graders to a high-quality teacher and a low-quality teacher and measures their grades at the end of the year.
B) A researcher relates third-graders' final grades to their teacher's skills that year.
C) A researcher sits in on third-grade classes and rates the skills of each teacher.
D) A researcher gives a questionnaire to each third-grade teacher in a particular school.

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Randomly assigning students to a high-quality or low-quality teacher is not ethical because it denies students the opportunity to receive the best education possible. It also potentially harms the low-quality teacher's career and reputation. All of the other options either observe or gather information from existing teachers without manipulating the situation.

Which Study Examining the Impact of Teachers Is CLEARLY Unethical