Ethics in Research Quiz

What is “duty of care” in research ethics?

• A legal requirement to publish all results

• Responsibility towards participants, researchers, and anyone affected

• An obligation to avoid using questionnaires

• Ensuring research is profitable

Which document must be completed and signed before starting research at BNU?

• Annual budget report

• Ethics checklist and approval form

• Dissertation abstract

• Literature review summary

Which UK law governs data handling in research?

• Freedom of Information Act 2005

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Equality Act 2010

• Human Rights Act 1998

What is “informed consent”?

• Telling participants about the research after it finishes

• Ensuring participants understand the purpose and agree to take part

• Asking participants to sign an NDA

• Only sharing research with supervisors

Deception in research is acceptable at BNU when:

• It is minimal, does not cause distress, and is justified

• It benefits the researcher’s career

• It is approved by friends and family

• It is never acceptable

What is the purpose of a debriefing?

• To recruit more participants

• To fully explain the study, answer questions, and ensure no harm

• To collect payment for participation

• To get signatures for consent

Which of the following is a participant’s right?

• To request deletion of their data

• To publish the research

• To change the research topic

• To avoid answering any question without reason

How can researchers ensure anonymity?

• Use participant names but hide them in appendices

• Avoid including any identifying details in reports

• Publish only first names

• Ask participants to choose nicknames

Which of these is an example of “worthwhileness” in research?

• Conducting research only for profit

• Pursuing work that improves wellbeing or services

• Using as many participants as possible

• Avoiding peer review

What should you do if you accidentally receive confidential company information during research?

• Share it in your findings

• Sell it for profit

• Keep it secure and do not disclose it

• Discuss it in class