What Is the Most Common Ethical Issue in Field Research

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What is the most common ethical issue in field research?

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces or eliminates the plaintiff's right to damages if it's proven they contributed to their own harm.

Plaintiff

The person who begins a lawsuit by filing a complaint in the appropriate trial court of general jurisdiction.

Damages

Compensation claimed by or ordered to be paid to a party for loss or injury as a result of breach of contract, negligence, or other wrongful act.

Criminal Injuries

Criminal injuries refer to physical or psychological harm suffered as a direct result of a criminal act.