Research Ethics and Data Protection Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a research ethics form?

• To design your research questions

• To apply for funding

• To ensure ethical conduct and participant protection

• To evaluate the research supervisor

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Fair and lawful processing

• Collecting unnecessary data

• Data accuracy

• Limited data retention

What does "informed consent" mean in research?

• Participants must be paid

• Participants give consent without knowing full details

• Participants understand and voluntarily agree to take part

• Participants must submit their CV

What is the main ethical concern with deception in research?

• It makes research more exciting

• It helps researchers get honest answers

• It may cause distress and violates informed consent

• It reduces time needed for surveys

What must be provided during debriefing?

• Money and rewards

• The researcher's social media

• Clear explanation of the research and participant rights

• Next semester’s timetable

Which of these is a right of research participants?

• To demand published journal space

• To correct or withdraw their data

• To receive a grade

• To manage the researcher’s notes

Anonymity means:

• Participant data is stored offline

• Names are published in coded form

• Participants are not identifiable in the research

• Researchers can guess who answered

When can you withhold information from participants?

• Never

• When it benefits the researcher

• Only with a justified reason and ethical approval

• If participants are under 18

Who is responsible for guiding students on ethical issues?

• Librarian

• Supervisor

• Security staff

• Alumni

What is considered a breach of confidentiality?

• Keeping names anonymous

• Publishing data without permission

• Using password-protected files

• Collecting opinions in groups