In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten through high school and will collect information about illeg
al activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable information? A) Using pseudonyms in research reports.B) Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality.C) Using data encryption for stored files.D) Waiving documentation of consent.
Answer: the correct answer is B) Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality.
Explanation:
Certificates of Confidentiality (COC) help researchers protect the privacy of human research participants enrolled in sensitive research. They protect against mandatory legal demands, such as court orders and subpoenas, for identifying information or identifying features of a research participant.
The anemones are being provided a home and protection, while the boxing crab is using the anemones as gloves to protect herself. In this relationship, both species are being protected which is benefitting both parties. Thus, this is an example of mutualism.
