Types of ethical issues

During a study on workplace satisfaction, an employee named Alex, participating in a confidential survey, suddenly expresses discomfort due to the nature of certain questions. Alex decides to withdraw from the survey, expressing concern about potential implications at work.

• 1. A. Voluntary Participation

  
  

• 1. B. Informed Consent

  
  

• 2. C. Anonymity

  
  

• 2. D. Confidentiality

  
  

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a psychological study exploring memory recall, participants are provided with a comprehensive information sheet outlining the study's purpose, potential risks of memory retrieval, and the benefits of contributing to scientific knowledge. Participants sign a consent form after having the opportunity to ask questions.

• 1. A. Potential for Harm

• 1. B. Results Communication

• C. Informed Consent

• D. Anonymity

You are conducting interviews with survivors of a natural disaster, aiming to capture their experiences for a research project. Many participants request complete anonymity, fearing potential repercussions from sharing their stories.

• A. Anonymity

• B. Confidentiality

• C. Voluntary Participation

• D. Informed Consent

Your research involves analyzing personal data from participants who agreed to provide information about their lifestyle and health. To ensure confidentiality, you remove any personally identifiable information, assign numerical codes, and store the data securely.

• A. Results Communication

• B. Confidentiality

• C. Voluntary Participation

• D. Potential for Harm

For a study on stress levels in college students, participants are asked about potentially traumatic experiences. To minimize psychological harm, the research team provides contact information for counseling services, allows participants to skip sensitive questions, and emphasizes the voluntary nature of participation.

• A. Voluntary Participation

• B. Anonymity

• C. Confidentiality

• D. Potential for Harm

After completing a groundbreaking research project on renewable energy sources, you are preparing to publish the results. It is crucial to communicate the findings accurately, acknowledging any limitations, providing proper citations for related work, and ensuring the research is free from plagiarism.

• 2. A. Results Communication

• 1. B. Anonymity

• 1. C. Confidentiality

• D. Potential for Harm

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CCSS.RL.5.6