Ethics Flashcards
What are ethical issues?
Issues that participants could face during the research that can affect them in many ways
Deception
Participants are not told the aim of the study deliberately to prevent participants from showing demand characteristics
Informed consent
Ppts give permission to take part in study after being informed of the true aims of research as well as being given right to withdraw
Protection of participants
Should be protected psychologically and physically
Must not be placed at more risk than they would be in everyday life
Confidentiality
Ensuring ppts details and data remain anonymous so they cannot be identified in the research
The researcher could use fake names/initials