Week 2 - Planning a research study

Question 1

explain how to specify a research problem and research question, and how to formulate a hypothesis relating to the research question

Answer 1

Inquisition and ask ‘why?’
Investigate past research
Question must be able to be confirmed or refuted
Define research question/hypothesis

Question 2

define what it means to state that a proposed study is feasible

Answer 2

Consider:
  Time
  Expense
  Ethical consideration
  Effort required to collect data

Question 3

identify the kinds of ethical issues and dilemmas faced by researchers when designing and conducting research

Answer 3

Potential cost to participants/gain from research
Research misconduct: fabricating, falsifying or plagiarising results
Society and science: how much should society and pop culture influence science

Question 4

describe the ethical guidelines that must be followed in conducting research with humans, and the key ethical issues that must be considered.

Answer 4

1- Beneficence: acting for the benefit of others
Non-maleficence: do no harm to others
2- Fidelity and responsibility: using influence
3- Integrity: should strive to be honest, accurate and truthful.
4- Justice: everyone should have access to and benefit from science
5- Respect: for people’s rights and dignity