Dr Meintjies is investigating the link between social support networks and grades in school. Students in her classes are required to complete survey forms related to this research. If a survey form is not completed by the end of the semester a student's grade is reduced by 10 points. In this case, some researchers might argue that Dr Meintjies's research violates the ethical principle of

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Dr Meintjies's requirement for students to complete the survey as part of their academic grade is not voluntary participation, which is an ethical principle that requires individuals to have the freedom to choose whether or not to participate in research. This creates a potential for coercion and undermines the participant's autonomy. Therefore, this violates the ethical principle of voluntary participation.

Dr Meintjies Is Investigating the Link Between Social Support Networks