QUESTION 25
In an effort to understand how group dynamics change under duress, a research team gathers 100 people at a remote mountain location,
bringing them all in by helicopter. Using carefully designed interviews, the researchers begin the lengthy process of interviewing the
participants. After the second day, however, there are a dozen participants who express unhappiness and want to leave. The research team
reminds them that they signed an agreement to be interviewed knowing what it entailed, that leaving is not practical, and that they need to
continue with the process. The research team is failing to fulfill what golden rule of research?
Oa. notifying their home institution
Ob. ensuring voluntary participation
Oc. obtaining informed consent
Od. protecting a vulnerable population