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. 2017 Mar 1;44(2):157-159.
doi: 10.1188/17.ONF.157-159.

Ethical Considerations for Data Collection Using Surveys

Marilyn J Hammer  1
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Ethical Considerations for Data Collection Using Surveys

Marilyn J Hammer. Oncol Nurs Forum. .

Abstract

Surveys are widely used instruments to collect research data. Although surveys may appear relatively benign and easily unlinked to participants, considerations for the ethical conduct of research with surveys are important. Maintaining scientific rigor is essential. This article explores ethical tenets in relation to informed consent and scientific consent when using surveys.

Keywords: informed consent; scientific rigor; survey.

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