14. Ethical Implications Of Research Studies And Theory AO3

Question 1

Name a strength of ethical implications

Answer 1

There are benefits of socially sensitive research

Question 2

How are there benefits of socially sensitive research

Answer 2

Studies of underrepresented groups may promote greater understanding to help reduce procedure and encourage acceptance - benefitted society

Question 3

How has socially sensitive research benefitted society?

Answer 3

Research into unreliability of EWT has reduced risk of miscarriages of justice within the legal system - suggests it plays a valuable role in society

Question 4

Name a limitation of ethical implications

Answer 4

Costs and benefits may be difficult to predict

Question 5

Explain how research is determined to be ethically acceptable or not

Answer 5

research that carries ethical implications is scrutinised by ethics committees who’s job it is to weigh up costs and benefits

Question 6

What’s an issue related to costs and benefits being difficult to predict

Answer 6

some social consequences of research involving vulnerable groups may be difficult to anticipate

Question 7

What is the main issue with weighing up costs and benefits

Answer 7

Assessments of ‘worth’ of research are typically subjective - real impact of research can only be fully known once published