Ethical issues

Question 1

what are ethical issues?

Answer 1

written codes of conduct which say what a sociologist can or can’t do when conducting research

Question 2

what is the ethical issue of deception?

Answer 2

Sociologists should not deliberately mislead or lie to participants

Question 3

what is the ethical issue of informed consent?

Answer 3

participants should give their permission and be told what the research before they take part

Question 4

what is the ethical issue, right to withdraw?

Answer 4

participants can withdraw themselves and their data for the research at any time

Question 5

what is the ethical issue, protection from harm?

Answer 5

the mental and physical health of the participant should not be at risk

Question 6

what is the ethical issue of confidentiality?

Answer 6

all data should be kept private and people should not be identified

Question 7

what is the ethical issue, privacy?

Answer 7

do not invade the personal space or make them feel uncomfortable or disrespected

Question 8

what are all the ethical issues?

Answer 8

1) deception
2) informed consent
3) right to withdraw
4) protection from harm
5) confidentiality
6) privacy