Ethical considerations for humans

Question 1

Informed consent

Answer 1

The aim should be told to the participants before the study. If the aim needs to be hidden to protect the validity of the finding, sufficient data about the study should be given to the participants to decide whether they want to participate or not

Question 2

Protection

Answer 2

Physical and Psychological

Question 3

Right to withdraw

Answer 3

They should be informed that they can withdraw at any point

Question 4

Deception

Answer 4

Participants should not be deceived during the study, however, if it is necessary to do so to protect the findings of the study, then the participants should be debriefed

Question 5

Confidentiality

Answer 5

Participants’ identities and personal data should be concealed from the general public

Question 6

Privacy

Answer 6

Invasive/private questions should be avoided. Participants should be made aware of their right to ignore the questions they incur during the study

Question 7

Debriefing

Answer 7

Participants should have the study explained to them after if they were needed to be decieved