When it is impossible for anyone, including the researcher, to link data to a particular respondent, this is known as
A) Confidentiality
B) Covert Research
C) Anonymity
D) Reactive Effects

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Anonymity refers to the situation in which no one, including the researcher, can identify who provided the data. This is achieved by either not collecting identifiable information or by using techniques (such as encryption) to ensure that the data cannot be linked to a particular respondent. Confidentiality, on the other hand, refers to the agreement that the researcher will not disclose information provided by participants. Covert research involves studying people without their knowledge, while reactive effects refer to the ways in which participants can change their behavior or responses based on their awareness of being studied.

When It Is Impossible for Anyone, Including the Researcher, to Link