Research ethics

Question 1

Informed consent

Answer 1

Specifying to the respondent what it is you are studying, how the data will be used.

Question 2

Confidentiality

Answer 2

The respondents’ answers should remain anonymous unless authorised to name.

Question 3

Who might be harmed by the research and data collection?

Answer 3

Research can cause harm indirectly by stigmatising vulnerable groups or being misused for harmful purposes.

Question 4

What should researchers do to prevent harm?

Answer 4

1. Consider about effects on respondents
2. Think about potential (mis)use of findings
3. Unexpected findings policy
   4.Consider safety of research team