Research Ethics Quiz

What is the primary importance of ethics in research?

• To increase funding opportunities

• To ensure the integrity of the research process

• To promote competition among researchers

• To simplify the research process

Which of the following is NOT one of the key ethical principles in research?

• Transparency

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Honesty

What is the Declaration of Helsinki primarily concerned with?

• Animal rights

• Human rights in medical research

• Data management

• Plagiarism policies

What is a crucial aspect of designing research ethically?

• Participant consent and protection

• Minimizing costs

• Publishing results quickly

• Maximizing funding

What does risk assessment in research aim to achieve?

• Maximize profits

• Minimize potential harm

• Increase participant numbers

• Enhance data collection methods

What is plagiarism?

• Citing sources correctly

• Using someone else's work without proper attribution

• Collaborating with other researchers

• Creating original content

Which of the following is a consequence of plagiarism?

• More funding for research

• Enhanced collaboration opportunities

• Legal action and penalties

• Increased academic reputation

What is a key method to avoid plagiarism?

• Copying text directly

• Paraphrasing and citation

• Using vague references

• Ignoring copyright laws

Who qualifies as an author in research?

• Anyone who contributes significantly to the work

• Only those who provide funding

• Only the lead researcher

• Only those who publish the results

What is a common issue in collaborative research?

• Increased funding

• Simplified authorship

• Credit and responsibility disputes

• Sharing data freely