In research analysis and reports, data are never directly aligned with an individual respondent, thereby protecting his or her identity. Thus, ________ is maintained.

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Confidentiality refers to the practice of keeping personal information private and not disclosing it to unauthorized parties. In the context of research, maintaining confidentiality means that the data collected from individual respondents are not directly linked to them in reports or analyses, thus protecting their identities.

In Research Analysis and Reports, Data Are Never Directly Aligned