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Which of the following accurately describes metadata? A. Metadata are used to record information about data that has been collected. B. Metadata should be standardized to ensure that data are interoperable with similar datasets. C. Metadata include multiple elements describing the context of the dataset. D. Metadata are critical to effective data sharing. E. All…

Amendments involving changes to IRB-approved protocols do NOT need prior IRB approval if: A. They only involve changes to the consent form. B. The changes must be immediately implemented for the health and well-being of the subject. C. They are eligible for review using expedited procedures. D. The investigator keeps careful records of all changes…

How can you ensure you don’t go over your budget Answer: Financial management is also another important area that should not be ignored to avoid going over the money that has been set aside for the project. The first step should be to develop a clearly defined and as accurate as possible monthly/annual budget that…

In the past 90 years, the stock market has had positive retums, averaging 10% annually. True or False Answer: True. The title suggests that the stock market on average has delivered a return of ten per cent per annum, in the last ninety years is quite accurate. This so usually refers to the S&P 500…

Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes? A. 57% of the general population exercises at least twice a week. B. Most of those who engage in regular exercise report above average health. C. One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity. D. Among those who…

What was the most important role textiles played in the Industrial Revolution? A) Mass-produced textiles meant that workers had more and better clothing. B) Industrialization of the textile industry led to more demand for cotton. C) Development of textile factories made domestic textile production obsolete. D) Machines invented to mass-produce textiles led to other inventions.…

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Logistics Section B. Operations Section C. Incident Commander D. Local Authorities Answer: C. Incident Commander An Incident Commander is in charge of organizing the ICS into functional and geographically based modularity. This critical function includes evaluating the comprehensiveness of the incident and its…

How far does your full target range extend? a) About 11-20 ft. in front of you b) About 21-30 seconds in front of you c) About 21-30 ft. in front of you d) About 11-20 seconds in front of you Answer: c) About 21-30 ft. in front of you The total A-Zone or the area…

Which best describes why taxes and savings are considered leakage factors? A. They take money out of households. B. They take money out of the economic system. C. They take money out of the economic sectors. D. They take money out of the financial sector. Answer: B. They take money out of the economic system.…

Before you invest, you should make sure a mutual fund has done well for 5-10 years. true or false Answer: The correct option is False. An important aspect that can be useful when choosing a mutual fund is the data related to its past performance which may be several years ago, but still may show…