Sara conducted a study in her sixth grade classroom. The study focused on students' interests in science classes. Sara shared what individual students said about their interest in science with the seventh grade teachers to help place students in next years' classes. What can one conclude about Sara's sharing this information?
A) In this case it was ethical to share students' data since it will help them in their education.
B) In this case it was ethical to share students' data since the study was conducted in school.
C) In this case, it was unethical to share students' data since that information was confidential.
D) In this case, it was unethical to share students' data since the information was anonymous.

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Sharing individual students' data without their consent or ensuring confidentiality breaches ethical guidelines regarding privacy and confidentiality. Even if the intention was to aid in educational placement, the confidentiality of the students' responses should be maintained unless explicit permission was given to share this information.

Sara Conducted a Study in Her Sixth Grade Classroom