A researcher wishes to study behavior in a kindergarten classroom.The researcher sends home permission slips to parents informing them of the study being conducted,with a statement asking parents to return a signed permission form for the child to participate.The research includes only children for whom the signed permission form is received.This is an example of

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This is an example of active consent because the researcher is actively seeking permission from the parents for their child to participate in the study. Passive consent would be if the researcher did not seek permission but simply provided information about the study and assumed that lack of response indicated consent. Informed consent would involve the researcher providing detailed information about the study, risks, and benefits to the parents and ensuring that they fully understand before giving consent. Ethical violation would apply if the researcher conducted the study without any form of consent.

A Researcher Wishes to Study Behavior in a Kindergarten Classroom