Survey Research

  1. Ethical Considerations in Survey Research
    1. Confidentiality and Anonymity
      1. Protecting Respondent Identity
        1. Data De-identification
          1. Confidentiality Agreements
          2. Data Security and Privacy
            1. Secure Data Storage
              1. Data Transmission Protocols
                1. Access Controls
                  1. Data Retention Policies
                  2. Avoiding Harm to Participants
                    1. Minimizing Psychological and Social Risks
                      1. Providing Support Resources
                        1. Sensitive Topic Considerations
                        2. Transparency in Methods and Reporting
                          1. Disclosing Methodological Details
                            1. Reporting Limitations and Conflicts of Interest
                              1. Open Science Practices
                              2. Institutional Review Boards
                                1. IRB Application Process
                                  1. Ongoing Ethical Oversight
                                    1. Exempt vs. Expedited vs. Full Review

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                                  11. Reporting and Disseminating Survey Results