Quiz on Ethics in Research

What is the main goal of research ethics?

• To protect participants

• To create confusion

• To ignore rules

• To make money

What does 'informed consent' mean?

• Participants are forced to join

• Participants must be confused

• Participants can leave anytime

• Participants understand and agree

What is a risk-benefit ratio?

• A way to measure fun

• A kind of game

• A way to compare risks and benefits

• A type of food

What should researchers do before starting a study?

• Ask no questions

• Ignore all rules

• Gain institutional approval

• Start without planning

What is the Golden Rule in research ethics?

• Never share information

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

• Do whatever you want

• Always win

What is minimal risk in research?

• No risk at all

• Risk similar to everyday life

• No planning needed

• High risk activities

What is one objective of research ethics?

• To make research harder

• To protect human and animal participants

• To ignore ethical issues

• To confuse participants

What is deception in research?

• Being honest

• Withholding information

• Sharing all details

• Telling the truth

What is a debriefing?

• Ignoring participants

• A way to confuse participants

• Explaining the study after it ends

• Stopping the study

What does 'justice' mean in research ethics?

• Fair treatment for all

• Making things unfair

• Only helping some people

• Ignoring rules