Randall completes his research and evaluation on a child abuse case. Once back home, he tells his roommate about the findings. The two discuss qualitative events and unexpected outcomes. Randal's roommate later brings this topic up during a study group discussion at the campus library. One of the members of the study group knows the family that was researched. What happened to cause this breech?
A)The roommate disclosed identifying information
B)Confidentiality was broken by the roommate
C)The social worker should have made sure the roommate would not discuss it with others
D)The social worker should not have shared any of the research with his roommate

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Social workers engaged in research practices should discuss collected information only with other professionals. Identifying information should be omitted even when the research is for professional purposes. All research findings need to be reported accurately.

Randall Completes His Research and Evaluation on a Child Abuse