Week 2

Question 1

5 principles of research integrity

Answer 1

Honesty
Rigour
Transparency
Independence
Responsibility

Question 2

Honesty definition

Answer 2

Being accurate or open

Question 3

Rigour definition

Answer 3

Best scientific methods available

Question 4

Transparency definition

Answer 4

Clear on how research was based on, data was obtained

Question 5

Independence definition

Answer 5

Impartial, not influenced by non-scientific considerations

Question 6

Responsibility definition

Answer 6

Does not operate in isolation. Conduct research scientifically and societally relevant

Question 7

Induction definition

Answer 7

Using the data to generate new hypotheses or theories

Question 8

Deduction

Answer 8

Making predictions & hypotheses from a theory

Question 9

Data Pseu-Donymisation

Answer 9

Alternative method where you replace identifiable information of participants with fake identifiers.

Question 10

Anonymity

Answer 10

Each participant is given a random 3-digit number. Research data can only be linked to personally identifying data via participants. Identities of participants are not known.

Question 11

Confidentiality

Answer 11

Only other researchers directly involved in the study are allowed to access the study data

Question 12

Types of Potential Harm

Answer 12

Psychological
Social
Physical
Legal

Question 13

Psychological harm

Answer 13

Sensitive questions or tasks that may trigger negative emotions such as shame or anxiety

Question 14

Social harm

Answer 14

Participation can involve social risks, public embarrassment or stigma

Question 15

Physical harm

Answer 15

Pain or injury can result from the study procedures

Question 16

Legal harm

Answer 16

Reporting sensitive data could lead to legal risks or breach of privacy