Ethics

Question 1

What is the role of the ethics committee?

Answer 1

• The main responsibility of a research ethics committee is to protect
  potential participants in the research
• Must also take into account potential risks and benefits for the
  community in which the research will be carried out.
• Its ultimate goal: promote high ethical standards in research for
  health.

Question 2

School of Psychology Research Committee

Answer 2

• Ethical approval is an essential part of conducting research.
• Ensure that all research is carried out within the School has been
  subject to an ethical review.
• Staff and students conducting research on humans must apply for
  ethical approval.
• In some cases, ethical approval may have been granted by an external
  organisation (e.g., NHS) and this approval letter must be submitted to the
  SREC.