AP Research Ethics Vocabulary

Any participants to any research activity must not be forced to take part in the study.

• Voluntary Participation

• Informed Consent

• Risk of Harm

• Social Responsibility

Informed consent for a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?

• talking to him or her privately

• surprising him or her with a questionnaire

• writing him or her a letter

• sending a WeChat

What is informed consent?

• when people involved in your research are told

• when people involved in your research are not told

• when people involved in your research are paid

• when people involved in your research are not paid

What is anonymity?

• Not telling someone you are researching them

• Keeping someone’s identity secret.

• Not putting your name on your research

• Telling all of the names

• All of the above

Does a reason have to be given to withdraw from a study?

• Yes

• No

Is it ok to talk about your findings with people that are interested in the results

• Yes

• No

I carry out research on chemical weapons. I test some chemicals on people. It burns their skin and leaves permanent scarring. Which ethical research rule have I not respected?

• informed consent

• cause no harm

• right to withdraw

• confidentiality

• deceptive practices

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

• True

• False

• Depending on the situation, if it is government-funded research, it's not possible to leave the study.

Who typically makes decisions and has the final say about research ethics issues?

• Ethical Committees

• DAA or school administration

• Individual Researchers

• None of the above

An IRB should safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of all trial subjects

• True

• False