When a focus group deals with a potentially sensitive topic, which of the following statements about providing confidentiality to focus group participants is correct? a. the researcher cannot control what participants repeat about others outside the group. b. using pseudonyms in reports removes the concern about any confidences shared in the group. c. if group members know each other confidentiality is not an issue. d. if group participants sign confidentiality agreements, the researcher can guarantee confidentiality.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.