Confidentiality requires that:
A) data from a study be stored without names attached.
B) participants be given a full description of the study.
C) participants have a right to view the results of a study.
D) participation in a study be voluntary.

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Confidentiality refers to the protection of participants' identities and personal information. Storing data without names attached helps to ensure that participants' identities remain confidential. The other choices refer to other ethical principles, such as informed consent (B), right to results (C), and voluntary participation (D).

Confidentiality Requires That