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WorksheetsQ4. Conducting Ethical Research
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Informed consent requires participants to fully understand the purpose, risks, and benefits of the research before agreeing to participate.
True
False
Fabricating data is unethical and violates the integrity of research.
True
False
The principle of beneficence ensures that research maximizes benefits and minimizes harm to participants.
True
False
Minors require parental or guardian consent to participate in most studies.
True
False
Anonymity means the identity of participants is not known, while confidentiality means their information is protected from unauthorized access.
True
False
The principle of justice requires fair distribution of research benefits and burdens.
True
False
Deception can be ethical if it is necessary, minimal, and approved by an ethics review board.
True
False
Participants have the right to withdraw from research at any time without facing penalties.
True
False
Monetary compensation is not mandatory in all research; it depends on the study and ethics guidelines.
True
False
Respect and dignity are fundamental ethical principles in research.
True
False
Data cannot be used for purposes outside of what was initially agreed upon without additional consent.
True
False
Vulnerable populations must be provided with additional protections to safeguard their rights and well-being.
True
False
Approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee is essential for ethical research.
True
False
Plagiarism violates honesty and integrity, which are core principles of research ethics.
True
False
Researchers must disclose any conflicts of interest to maintain transparency and credibility.
True
False
Researchers must ensure that their research does not cause psychological harm to participants.
True
False
Ethical research prohibits the use of animals in experiments.
True
False
Researchers are required to provide participants with a copy of the research findings.
True
False
Research participants should be selected randomly to ensure fairness and reduce selection bias.
True
False
Ethical principles in research apply only during the data collection phase.
True
False
