RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Confidentiality refers to a condition in which the researcher knows the identity of a research subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered by others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anonymity: Providing anonymity of information collected from research participants means that either the project does not collect identifying information of individual persons (e.g., name, address, email address, etc.), or the project cannot link individual responses with participants’ identities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anonymity means you don’t know who the participants are, while confidentiality means you know who they are but remove identifying information from your research report. Both are important ethical considerations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of how to ensure confidentiality Researchers employ a number of methods to keep their subjects’ identity confidential. Foremost, they keep their records secure through the use of password protected files, encryption when sending information over the internet, and even old-fashioned locked doors and drawers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Confidentiality refers to how researchers handle data, and represents an agreement (via informed consent, written or oral) between you and potential participants that their individual responses and identities will not be disclosed beyond the research team unless they have agreed otherwise (preferably in writing).