Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product. however, samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information. in order to lessen the chances of his main e-mail address getting spam, he uses a e-mail address when shopping online.

Francine, a college freshman, has agreed to participate in a psychology research study. before she begins her participation, she reads a statement written by the researcher explaining the purpose of the research and the potential risks of participation. it also explains that francine is free to withdraw from the research at any time. in providing francine with this statement, the researcher has followed the ethical guidelines of for participants.