RM: ethics + pilot study

Question 1

ethical issues

Answer 1

if conflict exists between rights of ppts + research aims - researchers must follow BPS code of conduct.

Question 2

four key principles code of ethics + conduct identify

Answer 2

respect, competence, responsibility and integrity

Question 3

what are the ethical guidelines

Answer 3

Can - confidentiality/privacy
Do - deception
Cant - consent (informed)
Do - Debrief
With- right to withdraw
Participants - protection of ppts

Question 4

pilot studies

Answer 4

small scale trial version of the actual experiment
- aim - to check procedure/materials etc
allows researcher to identify/resolve potential issues

Question 5

single blind procedures

Answer 5

• ppts not told aim of research at the start/ other details withheld from them
• attempts to control for confounding effects of demand characteristics

Question 6

double blind procedures

Answer 6

• neither ppt nor researcher is aware of study aims
  (third party conducts study without knowing purpose)
• often used in drug trials