The major ethical aspects of survey-based research are

1.Protection of participants from any kind of harm

2.Publicise the engagement of participants

3.Distinguish between different strata of people

4.Not to affect individual privacy

5.Use individual privacy for private profit

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1, 3 & 5 only

D1 & 4 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1 & 4 only

Explanation

The key ethical aspects are protecting participants from harm and safeguarding their privacy.

Protection from harm shields participants from physical and psychological injury.

Not affecting individual privacy keeps personal data confidential.

Publicising participants' engagement breaches their anonymity.

Discriminating between strata or exploiting privacy for profit are unethical acts.

Anonymity and confidentiality are core survey-research ethics.

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