Research integrity and ethical considerationms

Question 1

What are the common types of ethical issues

Answer 1

1.Voluntary participation
2.Informed consent
3.Anonymity
4.Confidentiality
5.Potential for harm
6.Results communication

Question 1

What are the 5 principles of research integrity

Answer 1

1.Honesty
2.rigour
3.transparency
4.Independance
5.Responsibility

Question 2

Example of voluntary participation

Answer 2

Explaining to participants they are free to choose to take part or withdraw at any point without reason.

Question 3

Example of informed consent

Answer 3

Making sure to provide all potential participants with all the relevant info

Question 4

Give examples of qualitative research and the advantages and disadvantages

Answer 4

Semi structured interviews, focus groups, participant observations.
A= provides a deeper understanding, produces narratives/stories, explores different areas.

D=Small samples, time intensive, research training.

Question 5

Give examples of quantitative research and the advantages and disadvantages

Answer 5

Surveys, lab experiments, questionaries
A=Limited variables, Anonymised, objective

D=Little understanding of individual experiences. Less contextual understanding.