When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name, the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is
A) anonymous.
B) confidential.
C) anonymous and confidential.
D) harmless.
E) none of the above.

Question

When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name, the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is​
A) ​anonymous.
B) ​confidential.
C) ​anonymous and confidential.
D) ​harmless.
E) ​none of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The information is confidential because only the researcher can link the response to a name. However, it is not anonymous since the researcher knows the respondent's identity. Therefore, the best choice is B.

When Names Are Removed from Questionnaires and Are Replaced with Identification