A researcher using a small sample of an easily distinguishable group of subjects wishes to use extensive quotes in the research report.This researcher risks
A) a loss of study validity.
B) breaching confidentiality.
C) losing objectivity.
D) reduction of benefits to subjects.

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Breach of confidentiality is of special concern in qualitative studies that have few study participants and involve the reporting of long quotes.Study validity is related to the proper use of study tools and measurements.Objectivity is the ability of the researcher to avoid interpreting results in a biased manner.Benefits to subjects are not necessarily compromised in small studies using quotations.

A Researcher Using a Small Sample of an Easily Distinguishable