If a survey could possibly have any harmful effects for the respondents, these should be ______.

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It is important to disclose any potential harmful effects of participating in the survey fully and clearly in the cover letter or introductory statement. This allows the respondents to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to participate and how to minimize any potential harm. Withholding this information or glossing over it would not be ethical and could potentially cause harm to the respondents. Playing down the potential harms could also be misleading and not allow respondents to fully understand the risks involved.

If a Survey Could Possibly Have Any Harmful Effects for the Respondents