Chapter 6.3, Problem 6.53E

(a)

To determine

To explain what does the standard of informed consent require the pollsters to tell potential respondents.

Explanation of Solution

Subjects must be informed about the nature of a study and the risks that it may present.

(b)

To determine

To explain why do you think this is required.

Explanation of Solution

This is required so that respondents can know what kind or organization they are working with and whether or not it is a legitimate organization.

(c)

To determine

To explain would revealing the sponsor to respondents bias the poll and also should the sponsor always be announced whenever polls results are made public.

Explanation of Solution

The sponsor might bias the poll if respondents are aware of the sponsor because the subjects could change their answer based on the knowledge of the sponsor.

The sponsor should always be announced when the result of the poll are announced to ensure that the results are accurate and were not edited to benefit the sponsor.