A researcher conducting interviews in a rural community is offered a gift basket by participants to show appreciation. According to research ethics, what is the best response?

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Accept and promise participants better results

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Accept it without declaring it to avoid hurting feelings

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Politely decline if it could be perceived as influencing the research

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Return it with a letter criticizing the gesture

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