Ehtical Standards In Research

Question 1

What do ethical guidelines shape?

Answer 1

• research planning, data generation, data analysis, and knowledge translation

Question 2

Conflicts of interest?

Answer 2

The study places researchers in conflict with their research/personal/institutional interests

Question 3

Process of consent?

Answer 3

Participants’ free, informed, and ongoing consent throughout the research process

Question 4

Privacy?

Answer 4

Right to be free from intrusion of others

Question 5

Confidentiality?

Answer 5

Safeguard entrusted information

Question 6

What is the tri-council policy statement?

Answer 6

• outlines ethical conduct for research involving humans
• informed by 3 core principles that convey value of human dignity (respect for persons, concern of welfare, Justice)

Question 7

What is chapter 9 of TCPS 2?

Answer 7

• Dedicated to good practices for research involving indigenous peoples
• examples: requirement of community engagement, respect for governing authorities, community customs and codes of practices, recognize role of elders and other knowledge holders

Question 8

Ethical decision making steps?

Answer 8

1. Develop ethical sensitivity
2. Consult code of ethics
3. Search ethics and literature
4. Develop self-awareness
5. Apply ethical principles
6. Develop alternative courses of action
7. Consult colleagues
8. Take action
9. Reflect upon the results of your actions