RM lesson 6 Research Ethics

What is the definition of ethics in relation to sports research?

• Standards of conduct that differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour while conducting research.

• Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour.

• Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

• A belief that forms your decisions.

What does the term 'morals' refer to in the context of the learning material?

• Standards of conduct that differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour while conducting research.

• Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour.

• Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

• A belief that forms your decisions.

What is the mission of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)?

• To develop and enhance professional and ethical standards in the sport and exercise sciences.

• To drive excellence in sport and exercise sciences through the promotion of evidence-based practice.

• To ensure ethical clearance for all research conducted in the UK.

• To preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.

What is the purpose of gaining ethical clearance before conducting research?

• To ensure the research title is appropriate.

• To ensure the methodology is appropriate.

• To ensure the intended outcomes and application of results are appropriate.

• All of the above.

What is informed consent?

• The voluntary agreement of a client to participate in a work or activity without any undue influence or coercion.

• The requirement to keep sensitive information private and cannot disclose it without written consent.

• The standards of conduct that differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour while conducting research.

• The promotion of evidence-based practice in sport and exercise sciences.

Why is preserving confidentiality important in research?

• To ensure the research title is appropriate.

• To keep sensitive information private and cannot disclose it without written consent.

• To promote evidence-based practice.

• To gain ethical clearance.

Which act must members adhere to when storing and using individually identifiable and sensitive data?

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Freedom of Information Act 2000

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Equality Act 2010

What should members prioritize when obtaining and presenting research data?

• Speed and efficiency

• Unbiased and responsible practices

• Cost-effectiveness

• Popularity and public opinion

What must members not reveal in the publication of research findings without prior written consent?

• The identity of any individual client

• The funding sources

• The research methodology

• The statistical analysis

What should members do if a matter falls outside their specialization?

• Ignore the matter

• Refer it to an appropriate professional in that field

• Attempt to handle it themselves

• Post about it on social media