choice of method and research process: choice of research methods - ethical factors

Question 1

why do sociologists get informed consent of researched subjects?

Answer 1

because of the effect that the research may have on them

Question 2

people should not be… (M/M)

Answer 2

manipulated or misled about the research

Question 3

confidentiality

Answer 3

research subjects have a right to anonymity

Question 4

what should subjects not be when research is published to keep anonymity ?

Answer 4

identifiable

Question 5

how is effects on research subjects a ethical issue?

Answer 5

research findings can be used by political groups or the media in ways that can damage the research subjects

Question 6

who should special care be taken to when investigating?

Answer 6

vulnerale groups

Question 7

why should special care be taken to vulnerable groups?

Answer 7

because of age, gender, disability etc - additional consents are often required

Question 8

the problem with covert research?

Answer 8

deception when withholding knowledge of researchers real identity an difficulty of gain access to groups who dont want to be investigated