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WorksheetsResearch Ethics and Data Protection Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
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
