A Researcher Is Considering Whether to Gather Online Data from Facebook

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Multiple Choice

A researcher is considering whether to gather online data from Facebook users without informing the users that their data are being used. In terms of research ethics, which question is the MOST relevant?

• A) Are Facebook postings considered "public behavior"?
• B) Are Facebook users a random sample of whatever population is being studied?
• C) Will Facebook users be able to sue if they think their rights are being violated?
• D) Will the potential benefits of the research outweigh the potential risks to Facebook users?

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