Jason wants to conduct research.Consider the following situations.
I.The research uses a survey to obtain information on the
Use of social networking sites.
II.The research uses observation to track brand comments in Tweets.
For which (if any)situations is informed consent required?

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In situation I, informed consent is required because participants are directly providing information through a survey, which involves actively engaging with individuals and collecting personal data. In situation II, observing public tweets for brand comments typically does not require informed consent, as the information is publicly available and does not involve direct interaction with the individuals posting the tweets.

Jason Wants to Conduct Research.Consider the Following Situations