In a Research Study, Deception Refers to

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a research study, deception refers to

• A) telling participants that their data will be confidential when it will not.
• B) telling participants that their data will be anonymous when it will not.
• C) not conveying the true nature of the research study in which participants have consented.
• D) not obtaining informed consent from participants but using their information as data.

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Definitions:

Traditional Society

A society that is largely based on customs, traditions, and pre-modern economic activities such as agriculture.

Modern Society

A societal phase marked by advanced technology, industrialization, rationality, and complex social structures, differentiating it from earlier societies.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, celebrated for enriching the social fabric.

Western Mass Media

Media outlets originating in the Western world, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, that can influence public opinion and cultural norms.