The nurse researcher is conducting a study. In preparation for the study, she will be developing a method for participants' identification while securing their privacy and confidentiality
What is the best method the researcher can use for participant identification and securing privacy and confidentiality?
a. Use a code number for each participant
b. Use participant initials only
c. Use gender and age only
d. Use participant surname only
A
All participants have the right to have their identification protected. Generally, they are given a code number rather than being identified by name. Once the study is completed and the data are analyzed, the researcher is responsible for protecting the raw data (such as questionnaires and taped interviews).
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