Professor Smith examines the dating behaviors of college students. Smith decides to track the dating behaviors of college students throughout their college careers. She decides to begin her research using her introductory class. After explaining the study, she assures students that their responses will be confidential. The students complete her survey during class. Her research most clearly impinges on

A. Deception
B. No harm to participants
C. Voluntary participation
D. The value placed on anonymity
E. Value-free reports of the data


Ans: C. Voluntary participation

Sociology

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