Ethics

Question 1

What are ethics?

Answer 1

A set of moral principles or values observed by most people in society.

Question 2

What are some examples of ethical principles that must be satisfied during any scientific investigation involving humans?

Answer 2

Voluntary participation, informed consent, no risk of harm, and confidentiality.

Question 3

Define voluntary participation.

Answer 3

Subjects are not pressured into taking part in the investigation.

Question 4

Define informed consent.

Answer 4

Subjects are fully informed about the objectives of the investigation, procedures that will be followed, and any potential risks or benefits.

Question 5

Define no risk of harm

Answer 5

There should be no risk of physical or psychological harm to participants.

Question 6

Define confidentiality.

Answer 6

The identities of the participants will not be revealed to anyone not involved in the study.