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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Methods

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What is debriefing?
  1. Explaining the steps of your study in a research paper
  2. Telling a study participant the purpose of a study after it is done
  3. Sharing the conclusion of a study with a general audience
  4. Sharing the purpose of the study with the data collectors
  5. Telling a study participant about a study before it begins
Explanation
Answer: B - Debriefing is the practice of explaining the purpose of a study to subjects after the data has been collected. Some researchers fear their results will be tainted by the alteration of subject behavior if subjects are aware of the true reason they are being studied. Withholding information from study participants can create ethical dilemmas, especially if the withholding is detrimental to the mental or physical well-being of the participants.
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