In 2004 It Was Revealed That the Census Bureau Had

question 7

Multiple Choice

In 2004 it was revealed that the Census Bureau had provided detailed data on Arab-Americans to the Department of Homeland Security.Which of the following is the MOST important "lesson learned" from that earlier situation?

• A)Don't collect ethnic data on Americans in censuses.
• B)Even when a research decision is technically ethical,it may still put people at risk.
• C)It is never right to data-share within the same organization,in this case,the federal government.
• D)Avoid agitating groups of people over issues of high sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Field Research

The collection of primary data from within its natural environment as opposed to a controlled or laboratory setting.

Observer Effect

The phenomenon that the act of observation can change the outcome of what is being observed, often discussed in physics and social sciences.

Conduct Interview

The process of asking someone questions in a formal or informal setting to gather information, opinions, or insights.

Source Reliability

The trustworthiness and credibility of information provided by a source, often evaluated based on expertise, accuracy, and bias.