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Research Ethics

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

The purpose of ethical guidelines are

a)

To ensure participants are safe

b)

To ensure participants are paid for their time

c)

To ensure the study gets valid responses

d)

To ensure researchers do what they like

2.

A code of ethics is most like...

a)

A guide for what to consider or do before carrying out research

b)

A list of things that should be avoided

c)

A list of steps that must be taken after research is done

d)

A guide for what to consider or do before, during and after research

3.

What is an ethical consideration

a)

Things that you tell people about your research

b)

Making sure your research does not cause harm or offence

c)

Making sure your research causes harm or offence

d)

Something you don't have to worry about in research

4.

What is informed consent

a)

When people involved in your research are paid

b)

When people involved in your research are told what it is about

c)

When people involved in your research are not told what it is about

d)

When people involved in your research are identified

5.

________ is provided before the study begins, in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in

a)

Code of ethics

b)

Right to withdraw

c)

Debriefing

d)

Informed consent

6.

What is meant by de-briefing

a)

Giving participants information about the study before it starts

b)

Giving participants information about the study after it is complete

c)

Giving participants the right to leave the study

d)

Giving participants money for taking part

7.

De-briefing includes

a)

Explaining the nature and aims of the research

b)

Giving time to ask questions

c)

How the data will be stored and used

d)

All of the above

8.

If the participants feel unhappy for any reason with the research after the de-briefing, what must they be given

a)

Informed consent

b)

Anonymity

c)

The right to withdraw their data

d)

Payment

9.

When is it best to remind participants of their 'right to withdraw'

a)

Before the study has started

b)

After the study is complete

c)

During the study

d)

Before, during and after the study has taken place

10.

Deception may be justified if...

a)

The participants may feel distress after the deception is revealed

b)

The deception is withheld until after the research is completed

c)

There is absolutely no other way to ensure participants will not change their natural behaviour

d)

They provide signed consent

11.

What is anonymity

a)

Not telling someone that you are researching them

b)

Not putting your name on your research

c)

Not identifying any participants in your research

d)

identifying all of the participants in your research

12.

What is confidentiality

a)

Not publishing personal details of participants

b)

Telling participants they are being studied

c)

Not putting your name on your research

d)

Putting all personal details of participants in your research

13.

Is it ok to tell people 'who' is taking part in your study

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

Does a reason have to be given to withdraw from a study

a)

yes

b)

no

15.

Should you undertake any research without informed consent

a)

yes

b)

no

16.

Should you undertake any research without ethical approval

a)

yes

b)

no