Ethical issues Flashcards
1
Q
Informed consent
A
Researcher must explain to p what the research is about, what is involved and how the data will be used
2
Q
Pre-emptive consent
A
Assume real sample would consent too from a similar group
3
Q
Protection from harm
A
The researcher and p must be protected from emotional, psychological and physical harm
4
Q
Right to withdraw
A
The p must be allowed to withdraw at any time
5
Q
Privacy
A
Shouldn’t get involved with p’s private lives and should respect the public’s privacy
6
Q
Confidentiality
A
Any identifying features should not be published
7
Q
Debriefing
A
The researcher must fully explain the research afterwards and give the p opportunity to ask questions
8
Q
Legality
A
Researchers can’t break the law
