Which of the Following Is the Most Obvious and Important

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most obvious and important ethical consideration when conducting research?

• A) No harm to participants
• B) Voluntary participation
• C) Anonymity
• D) Confidentiality

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Definitions:

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and surrounded by electrons.

Element

is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms with the same number of protons.

Proton

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive electric charge and contributing to the atomic number and mass of the atom.

Neutron

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge and a mass slightly larger than that of a proton.