Instructions: Identify the Following

question 45

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
"Higher law"

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which potential research participants are informed of the nature of the research and given the opportunity to sign or not sign a voluntary agreement to participate.

Confidentiality

The assurance given to research participants that the researcher will not release any information that will identify them. The researcher can link information that participants provide to the identity of the person providing it.

Anonymity

A condition of being anonymous, where an individual's identity is unknown or concealed.

Debriefing

The process of ensuring that research participants receive a follow-up explanation of the research when it is completed.