When researchers use a social networking site like facebook to obtain data,they are:

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Researchers using social networking sites like Facebook to obtain data are utilizing existing sources. They are not doing anything ethically questionable as long as they follow proper research protocols and obtain consent from participants. While they may use qualitative research methods and potentially conduct interviews with participants, the act of using a social networking site as a source of data would fall under the category of using existing sources.

When Researchers Use a Social Networking Site Like Facebook to Obtain