Rather Than Recording Data from a Study That Is Linked

question 13

Multiple Choice

Rather than recording data from a study that is linked to the participant's names,the researchers arranged to give each participant a random number.Only the participant knows his or her random number,and these numbers are not connected to the participant's identity in any way.This procedure of conducting a study helps to ensure

• A) confidentiality.
• B) informed consent.
• C) limited deception.
• D) adequate debriefing.

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