Informed Consent with Pre-Testing Convenience Samples

What is this about?

A research team preparing a study of urban poverty decides to hold a pre-test during a conference related to a devoted subject. After the organizers agree, they distribute surveys among the conference participants who may fill them if they want. The case study asks whether the researchers obtained sufficient consent.

For whom is this important?

Qualitative researchersResearchersResearch subjects

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Who

American Sociological Association

Virtues & Values

Good Practices & Misconduct

Consent

Research Area

SH - Social Sciences and Humanities