In a study about pregnant women's use of tobacco,the researcher is able to link individual subjects' identities to their responses on a questionnaire,but does not share this information with others.This is an example of:
A) anonymity.
B) breach of confidentiality.
C) confidentiality.
D) privacy.

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The researcher's act of linking individual subjects' identities to their responses on a questionnaire but not sharing this information with others ensures confidentiality. Confidentiality refers to the researcher's pledge to protect the respondent's personal information from being divulged to anyone outside the study team without their consent. In this situation, the subjects' identities remain confidential, and their responses are only used for research purposes.

In a Study About Pregnant Women's Use of Tobacco,the Researcher