Psychology GCSE
Cost-benefit analysis
What Cost-benefit analysis means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cost-benefit analysis
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A concept used to explain why some studies with ethical issues were still permitted to take place, by weighing the benefits of a study against the costs to the participants involved.
Topics that use Cost-benefit analysis
- Issues and debates (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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