Which of the Following Is Not Essential in Maintaining Confidentiality

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not essential in maintaining confidentiality in field or survey interviews?

• A) remove names and addresses from data-collection forms
• B) keep a master identification file linking numbers to names so that at a future date data can be corrected where necessary
• C) put the master file on the computer so that you do not leave paper copies of the file laying around
• D) only individuals with a legitimate purpose should have access to the master file

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