Mary Has Written a Long Telephone Survey And,because of the Length,many

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Essay

Mary has written a long telephone survey and,because of the length,many respondents are hanging up before the survey is completed.Mary has asked her interviewers to try to talk respondents out of quitting by referring to their "obligation" to complete the survey.Would Mary's actions be consistent with the criteria for the ethical treatment of respondents? Why or why not?

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