Ethical principles Flashcards
What is the definition of ethics?
A set of moral principles, beliefs and values that guide us in making choices.
What does the ethical principle of confidentiality entail?
Confidentiality entails keeping information private and not disclosing it without consent.
True or False: Informed consent is a requirement for ethical research.
True.
What is informed consent?
The process of providing potential research participants with adequate information to make an informed decision about their participation.
True or False: Vulnerable populations should receive additional protections in research.
True.
What is the primary ethical concern when conducting research involving deception?
The potential violation of informed consent.
True or False: Researchers are required to keep participant data confidential.
True.
Which ethical principle is this? - Conducting research that is honest and allows other to have confidence and trust in its methods and findings.
Transparency and integrity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a vulnerable population? A) Healthy adults B) Minors C) University students D) All of the above
B) Minors.
True or False: Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
True.
What does the term ‘anonymity’ refer to in research ethics?
The condition in which participants’ identities are not known to the researchers.
Fill in the blank: Researchers must ensure that the risks of participation __________ the potential benefits.
outweighs
What is the role of debriefing in research involving deception?
To inform participants about the true nature of the study after their participation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the principle of respect for persons? A) Treating participants as equals B) Ensuring participants safety C) Respecting anonymity D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
True or False: Researchers can use coercive methods to recruit participants.
False.
What is a key factor in assessing the ethical implications of research?
The potential impact on participants’ rights and welfare.
What is the ethical obligation of researchers regarding the results of their studies?
To report findings honestly and accurately - debrief participants
What is the right to withdraw in research ethics?
The right to withdraw is the principle that participants in research can leave the study at any time.
True or False: Participants must provide a reason for withdrawing from a research study.
False
What should researchers do to respect the right to withdraw?
Researchers should inform participants of their right to withdraw and ensure that the process is easy and without consequences.
What is the primary purpose of debriefing in research ethics?
To inform participants about the study’s true purpose and to address any misconceptions.
True or False: Debriefing is optional in all research studies.
False
Fill in the blank: Debriefing helps to ensure that participants are __________ after their involvement in a study.
not harmed
What should researchers provide to participants during the debriefing process?
An opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns.
True or False: Researchers must prioritise participant safety over scientific advancement.
True.
Fill in the blank: Researchers must obtain __________ from participants before conducting studies.
informed consent.
How does the Human Rights Act link to ethical principles in research?
Freedom of thought links toparticipants have the right to withdraw/ protection from discrimination / links to protection from harm
How does the Data Protection Act (GDPR) link to ethical principles in research?
Recording and storing of data / links toconfidentiality and anonymity/ information in locked cupboards / online data password protected / data should be recorded anonymously / participants could be given a pseudonym (participant A)
