Dr.Jacobsen is investigating the link between social support networks and grades in school.Students in his classes are required to complete survey forms related to this research; however they are never told about the purpose of the survey.In this case,some researchers might argue that Dr.Jacobsen's research violates the ethical principle of

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Informed consent requires that participants are fully informed about the nature and purpose of the study, including any potential risks or benefits, and have the opportunity to freely consent or refuse to participate. In this case, the students are not being told about the purpose of the survey, so they are not giving informed consent.

DrJacobsen Is Investigating the Link Between Social Support Networks and Grades