Ethical Problems in Fleisher's Study

Question 1

Was this Qualitative or Quantitative Research?

Answer 1

Qualitative

Question 2

What method of studying did Fleisher use?

Answer 2

Overt Ethnography

Question 3

Who was Fleisher studying?

Answer 3

A gang in Kansas City

Question 4

How long did Fleisher study this focus group?

Answer 4

1 year

Question 5

How was Protection from Harm an ethical issue in Fleishers study?

Answer 5

Because he overheard many men plan the murders of other people

Question 6

How was Confidentiality an Ethical Issue in Fleishers study?

Answer 6

Because there could have been personal information of criminals which specifically linked to them which the police could use to their advantage

Question 7

Why was Sensitivity an Ethical Issue in Fleishers study?

Answer 7

Because he saw people get raped and harmed which harmed his mental health

Question 8

How was Anonymity an Ethical Issue in Fleishers study?

Answer 8

Because these were Criminals who were causing harm to people, if their identity was exposed they would be arrested

Question 9

What was Fleishers Justification for breaking the Ethical Guidelines?

Answer 9

He believed his writing could help to give the people he was researching a better life

Question 10

How could Guilty Knowledge be seen as an Ethical Issue in Fleishers Study?

Answer 10

Because he had the opportunity to either report the crimes or let them happen