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Karen

Karen works for a university project on HIV risk behavior. For her job, Karen recruits mothers who come to a local playground with their kids.

Only moms who have had more than three different sex partners in the last year are eligible. Eligible moms are asked to go to a university building to participate in research. People are paid $50 to participate.

One day, three women and a man approach Karen and tell her that they came to the playground because they want to participate and get $50.

These four people put Karen in a difficult position.

What issues do we have to think about when we consider what Karen should do?

Think about what issues are involved.

Then click here for a list of issues and explanations.

Hints:

Protocol:
Is this how Karen is supposed to recruit participants?
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Doing the job well:
Will Karen get true information from people who come to participate only for the money?
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Getting good data:
Are the people who approached Karen part of the group the research is supposed to study?
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Can you think of other issues that are raised by Karen’s situation?

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