Basic Principles
When is deception acceptable?
Only when it has a specific methodological purpose and must use it to the minimal degree necessary.
What is informed consent?
A statement that explains aspects of a study to participants and asks for their voluntary agreement to participate before the study begins.
What are the different types of harm?
Physically, psychologically, legally, and/or economically.
What reward do ethical researchers receive?
Nothing.
What does IRB stand for and what do they do?
Institutional review board that ensures research involving humans is conducted in a responsible, ethical manner.
What should you do if there is a slight chance of physical harm in your research study?
You should terminate the study immediately if safety is not guaranteed.
What two ethical issues to researchers have to balance?
Pursuit of scientific knowledge and the rights of those being studied or others in society.
What is anonymity?
People remain anonymous/nameles
Who are special populations?
Prison inmates, employees, military personnel, the homeless, welfare recipients, children and the mentally disabled.
What should you do about undesirable consequences to research participants?
Detect and remove them.
What is confidentiality?
Take names and information, but keep it hidden or secret from the public.
We must evaluate each case, weigh potential _____ against potential ______.
harm, benefits