In the 2007 National Roadside Survey (2011), police officers were often employed to direct motorists into the survey site: “When an interviewer was ready for a subject, the [uniformed] officer directed the next available vehicle into the survey site.” (330) What ethical issue does this raise?
a. researchers should fully disclose their identity
b. anonymity or confidentiality
c. benefits should outweigh forseeable risks
d. research should cause no harm
e. participation in research should be voluntary