In qualitative research, how do interviewers maintain confidentiality?
A) They only state the participants' names in published reports.
B) They do not ask for participants' names.
C) They assign pseudonyms to participants.
D) They mix-up participants' names so they are assigned to different responses.

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Assigning pseudonyms to participants is a common practice in qualitative research to maintain confidentiality. This approach allows researchers to refer to participants without revealing their actual identities, thus protecting their privacy.

In Qualitative Research, How Do Interviewers Maintain Confidentiality