Ethical Guidelines

Question 1

PPCWCDD

Answer 1

Peter Piper Cried When Charles Dickens Died

Question 2

Protection of participants

Answer 2

No psychological or physical harm must be done to the participants

Question 3

Confidentiality

Answer 3

Confidentiality; all information obtained must be confidential

Question 4

Withdrawal

Answer 4

At the beginning of the study, the participants should be told that they have the right to leave the study at any time and can withdraw their data and the end if they wish

Question 5

Consent

Answer 5

Participants must be informed about the nature of the study and agree to participate

Question 6

Debriefing

Answer 6

True aims and purpose must be revealed - any deceptions must be revealed and justified; all participants should leave the study without undue stress

Question 7

Deception

Answer 7

Generally should not be used; researcher does not want the participants to know the exact aim of a study because it could affect the results; slight deception may be used by should be explained at the end