Research Methods Flashcards
Research Question
A question that the researcher intends to solve or what they are trying to find out.
Aim
A broad statement about the goal of a research investigation
Ethical Concepts
The way which we must treat participants and behave as experimenters
Beneficence
The commitment to maximizing benefits and minimizing the risks and harm
Non-maleficence
Involves actively avoiding causing harm
Respect
The consideration of the value of living things, regarding participant welfare, liberty, autonomy, beliefs, perceptions, customs, cultural heritage and considering the capacity of an individual to make their own decisions.
Integrity
Whether results are favorable or unfavorable to the initial intentions of a study, the researcher is responsible to report them honest and truthfully
Justice
Involves the moral obligation to ensure that competing claims are considered fairly, that there is no unfair burden on a particular group from an action taken, and that there is fair distribution and access to the benefits of an action
Ethical Guidelines
The rules we must follow when conducting an investigation
Voluntary Participation
An individual is not forced or pressured to participate in an investigation.
Informed Consent
Ensure that participants understand the nature and purpose of the experiment that includes potential risks. Experiments need to get voluntary written consent from participants.
Withdrawal Rights
Involves a participant being able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment, at any time.
Confidentiality
The privacy, protection and security of a participants personal information
Deception
When knowing the true purpose of an experiment may affect the results, an experimenter may choose to not inform the participant of the true purpose
Debriefing
Ensures that at the end of the experiment, the participants leaves understanding the aim, results and conclusion
