Question

When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name, the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is:

a. anonymousb. confidentialc. anonymous and confidentiald. harmlesse. none of these choices are correct

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is b). Confidential

Explanation: In the data collection process, when researchers are trying to obtain information from survey participants, it is ethical to indicate that the survey will be conducted anonymously or confidentially. Confidentiality refers to a condition in which the researcher knows the identity of a research subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered by others. One way of identifying the subjects is to assign an identifying number or code to each participant.