Unit 3 - Topic 1 - Scientific Principles and process - Section C - Scientific ethics

Question 1

How can integrity and honesty be maintained

Answer 1

Unbiased presentation of results, citing and providing references, avoiding plagiarism

Question 2

Why is maintaining honesty and integrity important

Answer 2

While judgements and interpretations of scientific evidence may be disputed, integrity and honesty are of key importance in science. The replication of experiments by others reduces the opportunity for dishonesty or the deliberate misuse of science.

Question 3

In animal studies how can we avoid, reduce or minimise the harm to animals

Answer 3

The concepts of replacement, reduction, and refinement are used to avoid, reduce or minimise the harm to animals

Question 4

What are ethics that must be need in all human studies

Answer 4

Informed consent, the right to withdraw, and confidentiality

Question 5

Why must scientific research be justified and assessed for any risks

Answer 5

The value or quality of science investigations must be justifiable in terms of the benefits of its outcome, including the pursuit of scientific knowledge. As a result of the risks involved, many areas of scientific research are highly regulated and licensed by governments

Question 6

The risk and safety to what must be taken into account

Answer 6

The risk to and safety of subject species, individuals, investigators and the environment must be taken into account

Question 7

What can influence scientific research

Answer 7

Legislation, regulation, policy and funding

Question 8

What does legislation do

Answer 8

Legislation limits the potential for the misuse of studies and data.