If a respondent does not want a researcher to find out the truth, it is ethical for the respondent to lie on a survey.

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It is not ethical for the respondent to lie on a survey as honesty is important in research. If the respondent does not want to disclose certain information, they can choose to skip that question or choose the option "prefer not to answer". Lying on a survey can greatly impact the validity of the research findings.

If a Respondent Does Not Want a Researcher to Find