Week 3: Research Design, Ethics, & Stats Exit Ticket (0.5 & 0.6)

Identify the primary ethical consideration that is being violated or addressed: Dr. Smith is conducting a study on the effects of a new anxiety medication. He informs participants about the potential side effects of the medication but does not tell them that they might be assigned to the placebo group.

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

• Deception

• Protection from Harm

Identify the primary ethical consideration that is being violated or addressed: A researcher is studying the impact of social isolation on mental health. They recruit participants who have been living alone for at least six months. The study involves a series of interviews and questionnaires about their experiences. At the end of the study, participants are offered access to support groups and resources.

• Deception

• Protection from harm & Debriefing

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

Identify he primary ethical consideration that is being violated or addressed: A study on aggression in children involves observing their behavior on the playground. The researchers do not obtain consent from the children or their parents, assuming it's okay since they are in a public setting.

• Deception

• Protection from Harm & Debriefing

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality

Identify the primary ethical consideration that is being violated or addressed: A researcher is analyzing data from a previous study on the relationship between personality traits and academic performance. The data includes participants' names and contact information.

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality

• Plagiarism

• Data fabrication

Scenario 1: What is the appropriate measurement approach for studying individuals with chronic pain?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Experimental

• Correlational

Scenario 1: Why are qualitative methods like interviews or focus groups appropriate for studying individuals with chronic pain?

• They allow for in-depth exploration of personal experiences and challenges

• They provide statistical analysis of pain levels

• They measure physical activity only

• They focus on medication usage only

Scenario 2 What is the appropriate measurement approach described in this scenario: A study investigates the effectiveness of a new medication in reducing blood pressure.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Mixed Methods

• Observational

Fill in the blank: In scenario 2, the numerical measure being analyzed is _________.

• blood pressure

• body temperature

• height

• weight

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the purpose of the statistical analysis in this scenario 2?

• To compare the effects of the new medication to a control group or existing treatments

• To observe patient behavior

• To collect qualitative feedback

• To measure temperature changes

According to Scenario 3, what is the appropriate measurement approach for studying the impact of social media on adolescents' self-esteem?

• Only Qualitative

• Only Quantitative

• Either Qualitative or Quantitative, or a combination (Mixed Methods)

• None of the above