Quiz on Ethical Issues in Social Science Research

What has been the trend in Ph.D. enrollments in the Indian higher education system over the last decade?

• Decreased significantly

• Increased almost thrice

• Increased slightly

• Remained the same

Which organization is responsible for maintaining the standard and quality of research in higher education in India?

• All India Council for Technical Education

• Indian Council of Social Science Research

• University Grant Commission

• National Council of Educational Research and Training

What is a major ethical issue in social science research mentioned in the paper?

• Funding

• Obfuscation and plagiarism

• Data analysis

• Sample size

What does the term 'plagiarism' refer to in research ethics?

• Fabricating data

• Falsifying results

• Using another person's ideas without credit

• Conducting research without consent

According to the paper, what is essential for researchers to maintain while conducting research?

• Anonymity

• Honesty and integrity

• Speed

• Confidentiality

What is one of the responsibilities of researchers towards their participants?

• To conduct research without any guidelines

• To maintain the anonymity of their identities

• To publish their findings immediately

• To ensure they receive financial compensation

What is the consequence of research misconduct as defined in the paper?

• Enhanced collaboration

• Improved research quality

• Loss of reputation

• Increased funding

What should researchers do to ensure confidentiality?

• Share all data with the public

• Keep all personal information private

• Use real names in reports

• Ignore participant feedback

What is a common issue related to authorship in social science research?

• Lack of acknowledgment for contributions

• Too many authors listed

• All authors being equally credited

• No authorship disputes

What is the primary aim of ethical norms in research?

• To increase funding

• To simplify research processes

• To promote knowledge and truth

• To reduce the number of researchers