When a Survey Is Confidential Rather Than Anonymous

question 90

Multiple Choice

When a survey is confidential rather than anonymous

• A) the researcher must make this fact clear to respondents
• B) the researcher must abort the research project
• C) the researcher may release information to third parties
• D) the researcher is obligated to disclose participant identities

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Definitions:

Big Five Personality Factors

A model outlining five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Neuroticism

A characteristic of one's personality defined by feelings of worry, unease, jealousy, envy, frustration, mood swings, and isolation.

Extraversion

A characteristic of personality marked by being outgoing, communicative, confident, and displaying a strong ability to express emotions.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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