Research Methods Flashcards
define the term ethics
the moral considerations that researchers make when conducting research
what do ethical guidelines help to ensure?
that research does not cause harm psychologically, emotionally or physically to a person, community or culture
what is research called that doesn’t meet guidelines?
ethical issue
what is the name of the governing body in psychology who approves research to take place?
British Psychological Society (BPS)
what are the 4 principles that researchers must adhere to when conducting research?
- respect
- competence
- responsibility
- integrity
if a researcher’s work is not approved by the BPS, what may happen to the researcher’s work and reputation?
their work may be criticised and their reputation may be damaged
what are the 8 guidelines for the use of human research?
- protection from harm
- consent/informed consent
- brief
- debrief
- confidentiality
- privacy
- deception
- right to withdraw
define the term privacy
only observing participants in normal situations
define the term debrief
a meeting after the research to answer questions about the research
define the term deception
misleading or deliberately lying to participants to get them to take part in research
define the term informed consent
deciding to take part when aware of full involvement and full nature of a study
define the term right to withdraw
leaving research and being given the chance to leave research without any consequence
define the term brief
a meeting prior to research to gauge initial interest of participating
what is the age at which participants can decide themselves to participate in research?
16
define the term consent
deciding to take part initially
