Ethics in Research (Unreasonably Hard)

In the context of academic research, under what circumstances can the act of deception be considered ethically permissible?

What are the ethical obligations of investigators regarding the management of data in a research study?

• Publicly disclose all data on internet platforms

• Maintain the confidentiality of the data collected

Which document outlines the ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research?

• The Geneva Convention

• The Belmont Report

• The Helsinki Declaration

• The Nuremberg Code

What is the Belum shock study?

• A comprehensive investigation into the domestic utilization and safety of electrical systems

• An in-depth analysis on the physiological and psychological impacts of electroconvulsive therapy

In light of the information provided, what is the most prudent approach to evaluate the credibility of the original study conducted in 1998?

• Accept the findings of the study without question

• Critically assess the study's validity, considering the disclosed conflicts of interest

What does the principle of respect for persons entail in the context of research ethics?

• Ensuring participants are adequately informed to protect them from potential risks associated with the research

• Empowering participants to make informed and autonomous decisions regarding their participation in the research

What are the reasons for avoiding deception in research methodologies?

• It significantly elevates the inherent risks associated with the research process

• It contravenes established legal frameworks

• It substantially improves the engagement levels of participants

What are the ethical considerations researchers must evaluate when offering incentives to vulnerable populations?

• Incentives are generally considered unnecessary in research contexts

• Incentives may inadvertently exploit or coerce participation from vulnerable populations

In the context of ethical research practices, how should participants of Milgram's obedience experiment be informed post-experimentation to align with ethical guidelines?

• It is ethically permissible for participants to remain unaware of the experiment's true nature and objectives

• Participants must be fully debriefed, including the revelation that their actions did not actually result in harm to others

What does the term 'debriefing' signify in the context of research methodologies?

• Providing a preliminary explanation of the experiment's objectives to its participants before its commencement

• Offering a comprehensive elucidation of the experiment's objectives and methodologies to its participants subsequent to its conclusion