Ethical Considerations in Communication Research

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper highlighting the  ethical considerations necessary in communication research. Take one of  the hypothesis you developed this week and design a hypothetical study  to test it. Be sure to address each of the following ethical  implications that may occur as you design your study.

• Will participation be confidential or anonymous? What would you prefer if you were a participant of this study? Why?
• How might the wording of your questions asked by your study affect your research?
• What deception might be required by your study, and on what basis might you justify this deception?
• What are the potential risks for research participants for participating in your study?

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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