Which of the following is an ethical issue related to the use of secondary data?
A) attempting to use the data when the specificity of the research question requires that primary data be obtained
B) insisting on collecting primary data when appropriate secondary data is inexpensive or even free
C) using secondary data gathered under guarantees of anonymity in a manner that may undermine that initial promise
D) using secondary data that has been collected using questionable methods
E) all of the above

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All of the listed options can present ethical issues related to the use of secondary data. Option A and B touch on the issue of appropriateness and efficiency, while option C deals with the responsibility of researchers to maintain participant confidentiality. Option D raises concerns about the validity and reliability of the data being used. All of these issues require careful consideration by researchers to ensure ethical conduct in the use of secondary data.

Which of the Following Is an Ethical Issue Related to the Use