Jon conducted a survey study in his alternative high school on the benefits of service learning, which is a focus of the school. He shared what individual students said about service learning when he reported the study. What can one conclude about Jon's sharing of this information?
A) In this case, it was unethical to share students' data since that information should have been confidential.
B) In this case, it was unethical to share students' data since the information should have been anonymous.
C) In this case it was ethical to share students' data since they enrolled in this school.
D) In this case it was ethical to share students' data since the study was conducted in an alternative school.

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Jon should have kept the students' responses confidential and anonymous in order to protect their privacy. Sharing individual student data without their consent or anonymity is a breach of confidentiality and ethical standards.

Jon Conducted a Survey Study in His Alternative High School