Professor Jennings has offered extra credit to any of his undergraduate students who participate in research. Ethically, what must Professor Jennings do for his class?
A)Insist that everyone participate in the research in order to ensure fairness.
B)Students must be given an alternative option for obtaining extra credit if they decide not to participate in the research.
C)He does not have to give an alternative opportunity for extra credit, and he is allowed to deduct points for any student who does not participate.
D)Because the research is associated with the course, he does not have to ensure confidentiality.

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Professor Jennings must provide an alternative option for obtaining extra credit if a student decides not to participate in the research. It is not ethical for him to deduct points from students who choose not to participate. Additionally, he must ensure confidentiality for any research data collected from his students.

Professor Jennings Has Offered Extra Credit to Any of His