Ethical Considerations
What is the right to withdraw in ethics?
- Inform the participant that they have the right to withdraw at anytime
Definition of Social Science
The study of people as individuals and members of groups in society
what is a case study?
An observation of a individual, situation or a group over a period of time.
True or False: Sociology studies the mental and behavioural actions of people
False : Sociology is the study of individual behaviour in groups.
what is informed consent in ethics?
It is a rule in ethics that means a person must have enough information and understand the risks before choosing to participate
Definition of psychology
The study of mental processes and human behaviour.
what is an observation
Observations are used to understand and learn about how people respond in certain situations
True or false would this be an ethical consideration? :
"Do the risks outweigh the benefits?"
True
why is adressing power differences important?
It ensures that participants don't feel pressured to remain in the study
Definition of Sociology
The scientific study of individual behaviour in groups.
what is a sample survey?
Used to collect information about from a limited number of people that represents a much larger group.
True or False: There are different branches (types) of anthropology
True
What would happen if participant wasn't given informed consent in an experiment?
Participants might regret an uninformed decision
Definition of Anthropology
The study of human beings as species and members of different cultures.
If you want to research if woman are better drivers then men, which research method would you use? (Experiment, Sample Surveys, Case Studies, Interviews, or an Observation?)
Case Study
True or False: An Anthropologist would study subgroups and their relationships to society
False: An Anthropologist would study customs, values and traditions of groups of people in society
Why is guaranteeing anonymity important in an expierment?
Creates an environment that is conductive to natural behaviour
would this be anthropology, psychology or sociology?
ex. Researching serial killers to find out more about their mind and why they kill
Psychology
which research method would you use if you want to find out if all school have wheelchair facilities (Experiment, Sample Surveys, Case Studies, Interviews, or an Observation?)
Observation / Sample Survey
True or False: An interview is the observation of an individual or a group over a period time.
False: An interview is when researchers need detailed information about a few people.