What Is the Difference Between Data That Is Collected Anonymously

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between data that is collected anonymously and data that is collected confidentially?

• A)Confidential research collects participants' names but separates them from the data; anonymous research does not collect participants' names.
• B)Anonymous research collects sensitive information about participants (e.g., sexual behavior, illegal behavior); confidential research collects nonsensitive information about participants.
• C)Confidential research collects sensitive information about participants (e.g., sexual behavior, illegal behavior); anonymous research collects nonsensitive information about participants.
• D)Anonymous research and confidential research are the same thing.

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