Social media sites can be used as a documentary data source. What is the main issue that a researcher should consider here?
A. Social media sites are editable, therefore information that is present one day may not be there the next, and this can impact on the reliability of the study
B. Information from social media is subjective and therefore unreliable
C. Ethical issues in relation to the informed consent for the use of the data
D. Data can only be collected from connections the researcher has and therefore could limit the sample pool
Answer: C
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