One of the ethical issues associated with internet research involves:Select one:a.making sure that participants can leave a web site and return to it later to complete the study.b.the fact that different web browsers can display a given web page in very different ways.c.reaching a diverse set of participants.d.making sure that data transmitted over the web are not intercepted in such a way that confidentiality and anonymity are violated.

If volunteers complete an internet-based survey on a sensitive and potentially distressing topic, one of the ethical considerations that is hard to deal with isSelect one:a.informing the participants that they can leave the study at any time.b.reaching people who might not take distressing topics seriously.c.providing any necessary compensatory followup.d.debriefing the participants after they complete their responses.

Researchers are collecting data from diverse participants through a web-based survey. What is the disadvantage of using web-based surveys?Group of answer choicesRespondents have to answer all the questions because the next question will not appear until the one on-screen question has been answered.Only the identified recipient receives the content.Participants answered the questionnaire at their convenience.The anonymity of the respondent is difficult to guarantee.

Adopting ethical principles in research means: A) Avoiding harm to participantsB) The researcher is anonymousC) Deception is only used when necessaryD) Selected informants give their consentGroup of answer choicesABCD

Which example(s) of evidence demonstrate(s) focus area 4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly, and ethically?Group of answer choicesCommunicates professionally in all electronic communications (including email, social media sites and public ICT domains)Uses social media sites responsibly for student learninga.    Uses social media sites responsibly for student learningListens positively and acknowledges students’ contributionsDisplays an understanding of legislation regarding ICT privacy especially related to student information

Adopting ethical principles in research means:Avoiding harm to participantsThe researcher is anonymousParticipants are never deceived at any pointOnly selected informants need to give their consent