Research Integrity & Ethical Considerations in Research Flashcards
What is research integrity?
Involves conducting research in ways that allow others to have trust and confidence in the methods used and the findings that result.
What are the 5 principles of research integrity?
Honesty
Rigour
Transparency
Independence
Responsibility
Describe ‘honesty’
being accurate, being open, refraining from fabricating/untruth claims
Describe ‘rigour’
using scientific methods, exercising the best possible care in designing, undertaking, and reporting research
Describe ‘transparency’
be clear on how the research was based on, data were obtained, results were achieved
Describe ‘independence’
not allowing the research to be guided by non scientific considerations, impartiality
Describe ‘responsibility’
a researcher does not operate in isolation, conducting research scientifically and/or societally relevant.
What are common types of ethical issues? (6)
- Voluntary participation
- Informed consent
- Anonymity
- Confidentiality
- Potential for harm
- Results communication
What are the 4 types of ‘harm’?
- Psychological
- Social
- Physical
- Legal
