Which of the Following Is Not of Ethical Concern Regarding

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not of ethical concern regarding survey research on the Internet?

• A) respondents are increasingly upset at getting unsolicited e-mail for online surveys
• B) some researchers harvest e-mail addresses from forums without permission
• C) opt-in communities usually cost the client firms more than traditional methods
• D) user data is relatively easy and profitable to sell, although many users prefer that it be kept private

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