ethics

Question 1

practical issues?

Answer 1

T = time
A = accsess
C = cost
C = characteristics of research group

Question 2

ethical issues?

Answer 2

safeguarding, consent

Question 3

theoretical issues ?

Answer 3

do researchers prefer reliability/representativness or validity

Question 4

define consent ?

Answer 4

should have informed consent and to know they have the right to withdraw

Question 5

define deception?

Answer 5

if participants are unaware or have been mislead about any steps in research then they have been deceived

Question 6

define confidentiality?

Answer 6

peoples names and organisations should be kept anonymous and pseudo names should be used when possible

Question 7

define sensitivity?

Answer 7

subject matter needs to be handled sensitively and making sure no emotional harm comes from the conduct of research

Question 8

define avoiding harm ?

Answer 8

those who take part in sociological research should not be disadvantaged as a result. researchers must ensure they don’t put themselves and participants at risk.