For her honors thesis, kim wants to investigate whether font color affects how readers remember written descriptions of objects and places. because the participants' behavior could be influenced if they know the study's goals, kim decides to mislead them about the study. how can she deceive participants and still conduct her research in an ethical manner?

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Maritza Schneider

Social Studies

2 January, 04:41

For her honors thesis, kim wants to investigate whether font color affects how readers remember written descriptions of objects and places. because the participants' behavior could be influenced if they know the study's goals, kim decides to mislead them about the study. how can she deceive participants and still conduct her research in an ethical manner?

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Renee · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Kim must inform the participants of the study's true goals after the study is completed. She must also explain why deception was necessary.

After a study, subjects might influence some side effects related to the treatment made during the study. Because of this, they need to obtain the complete information regarding what being done to them during the study as safety measures (and so the researchers could avoid lawsuits)