Which of the following is true of treating research participants ethically?
A) Participants in a research study have the right to informed consent.
B) Participation in a research study is compulsory.
C) People do not have the right to discontinue their participation at any time during the study.
D) Anonymity in a research study means that the participant's identity is known only to the researcher and participant.
E) Confidentiality in a research study means that the participant's identity is known only to the participant.

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Informed consent is an ethical principle that requires researchers to inform participants about the purpose, risks, and benefits of the study, and allows the participant to freely decide whether to participate or not. It is important for treating participants ethically. Option B is incorrect because participation in a research study is always voluntary, not compulsory. Option C is incorrect because participants have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without any negative consequences. Option D is incorrect because anonymity means that the researcher does not know the participant's identity, only an identification number or code that is linked to the participant. Option E is incorrect because confidentiality means that the researcher knows the participant's identity, but promises to keep their personal information private.

Which of the Following Is True of Treating Research Participants