Research Ethics

The purpose of ethical guidelines are

• To ensure participants are safe

• To ensure participants are paid for their time

• To ensure the study gets valid responses

• To ensure researchers do what they like

A code of ethics is most like...

• A guide for what to consider or do before carrying out research

• A list of things that should be avoided

• A list of steps that must be taken after research is done

• A guide for what to consider or do before, during and after research

What is an ethical consideration

• Things that you tell people about your research

• Making sure your research does not cause harm or offence

• Making sure your research causes harm or offence

• Something you don't have to worry about in research

What is informed consent

• When people involved in your research are paid

• When people involved in your research are told what it is about

• When people involved in your research are not told what it is about

• When people involved in your research are identified

________ is provided before the study begins, in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in

• Code of ethics

• Right to withdraw

• Debriefing

• Informed consent

What is meant by de-briefing

• Giving participants information about the study before it starts

• Giving participants information about the study after it is complete

• Giving participants the right to leave the study

• Giving participants money for taking part

De-briefing includes

• Explaining the nature and aims of the research

• Giving time to ask questions

• How the data will be stored and used

• All of the above

If the participants feel unhappy for any reason with the research after the de-briefing, what must they be given

• Informed consent

• Anonymity

• The right to withdraw their data

• Payment

When is it best to remind participants of their 'right to withdraw'

• Before the study has started

• After the study is complete

• During the study

• Before, during and after the study has taken place

Deception may be justified if...

• The participants may feel distress after the deception is revealed

• The deception is withheld until after the research is completed

• There is absolutely no other way to ensure participants will not change their natural behaviour

• They provide signed consent