If a researcher believes that explaining the purpose of a research project to the subjects before data collection will invalidate the research, the researcher should
A) go ahead and inform the subjects because their cooperation is more important to the success of the study.
B) not disclose any information about the purpose of the research.
C) make up a plausible story about the purpose of the study.
D) tell the subjects that they will be informed about the purpose of the study at the end, and follow through with an explanation.

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Option D is correct because it balances the ethical need to inform participants about the study with the researcher's concern about influencing the results. Informing participants at the end maintains the integrity of the research while respecting participants' rights to be informed.

If a Researcher Believes That Explaining the Purpose of a Research