Ethics

Question 1

Issue and dealing with informed consent

Answer 1

May create demand characteristics.
PPs should formally agree in writing beforehand.
If no consent is given, a debrief is necessary.

Question 2

Issue and dealing with deception

Answer 2

Might be necessary to gain valid results.
Seek permission from an ethical committee.
Debrief should happen, though this cannot stop feeling of distrust.

Question 3

Issue and dealing with protection from harm

Answer 3

Sometimes harm is unpredictable, sometimes it is needed to achieve valid results.
Avoid risks greater than those in everyday life.
Stop immediately and offer psychological support as part of debrief.

Question 4

Issue and dealing with confidentiality

Answer 4

Data protection act makes confidentiality a legal right, although procedural details may lead to pp identification.
No names. Numbers or pseudonyms used instead,
Store information securely.

Question 5

Issue and dealing with privacy

Answer 5

Asking personal questions and collecting personal information is sometimes required for valid results.
Do not observe without consent, give debrief.
Maintain confidentiality.
Make it clear that pp can withdraw if they feel that question or task is too personal.

Question 6

Issue and dealing with right to withdraw

Answer 6

Incentives can make pp feel obligated to stay.
At the start and during the study, researchers must remind PPs of their right to withdraw.
PPs get to keep incentives even if they withdraw.