Research Ethics

This is a framework of values within which we conduct research.

It help researchers identify actions we consider good and bad and explain the principles by which we make responsible decisions in actual situations.

They are composed of laypeople and researchers, evaluate research proposals to ensure that they follow ethical standards

What is the objective of an IRB?

• Accept or reject the study they want

• Protect the safety of the research participants.

• Safeguard the researchers from the participants

• Ignore safety protocols

What do an IRB do?

• They pick a random study to approved for fun.

• They decide whether the study increases participants' risk of injury.

• They estimate the degree of risk by reading literatures and consulting with colleagues.

• They do whatever they want.

Studies that place subjects ______ increase the chance of harm compared with not participating in the study.

_____ studies do not increase the likelihood of injury.

When do an IRB approve a at risk study?

• IRBs should approve an "at risk" study when a risk/benefit analysis determines that gains in knowledge outweigh risks to participants.

• IRBs should approve an "at risk" study when a risk/benefit analysis determines that risk outweigh gains in knowledge participants.

How do IRBs determine if the benefits outweigh the risks?

Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research.