A Researcher Conducts a Study of Adolescents and Their Smoking

question 2

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts a study of adolescents and their smoking behaviors.In reporting the results,the researcher mentions the names of specific students who are only occasional smokers.What specific ethical issue is presented in this study?

• A)The issue of studying and reporting on a sensitive topic
• B)The issue of putting the students at risk of encouraging smoking
• C)The issue of linking specific participants with identifiable information
• D)The issue of not destroying survey instrument after the study concludes

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Definitions:

Aggregation

The process of combining or collecting individual units, items, or data points to form a sum or a whole.

Public Service

A service provided by the government to its citizens, either directly or through financing private entities, to meet a public need.

Recurrent Themes

Ideas or motifs that appear repeatedly within a specific context, such as a literary work, discussion, or area of study.

Privatization

The transfer of ownership and management of services or assets from the public sector to private individuals or organizations.