Ethical issues often arise in collecting qualitative data.Which one of the following situations may raise an ethical issue in qualitative research?
A)Participants may disclose sensitive information during interviews.
B)Participants may talk openly about their indigenous culture.
C)Participants may sign a waiver providing information to the researcher.
D)Participants may withhold important information during an interview.

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Participants may disclose sensitive information during interviews, and researchers have an obligation to keep their data confidential. Failure to maintain confidentiality can lead to harm, distrust, and the loss of respect for the researcher, and it may discourage future participation in research. Therefore, researchers must take steps to protect participants' confidentiality, such as de-identifying the data and limiting access to only authorized personnel.

Ethical Issues Often Arise in Collecting Qualitative Data