Ethical Considerations

Question 1

What is meant by ethical issue

Answer 1

A problem in research when there is a conflict between the rights of the participants and the aims of the researcher

Question 2

What is meant by ethical guideline

Answer 2

A set of rules designed by professionals on how research should be carried out

Question 3

Key terms for ethical considerations

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Answer 3

Privacy
Confidentiality
Deception
Right to withdraw
Informed consent
Protection from harm

Question 4

What are the key features of a brief?

Answer 4

A brief should:
1. Inform all participants of the purpose of the research
2. Ensure the participants are clear on what they have to do
3. Ensure their confidentiality
4. Give the participants the right to withdraw their data and to see the finished report if they wish
5. Provide an opportunity for questions

Question 5

What are the key features of a debrief?

Answer 5

A debrief should:
1. Inform the participants the purpose of the research
2. Ensure no undue stress to the participants
3. Ensure the participants leave in “a frame of mind that is at least as sound as when they entered”
4. Give the participants the right to withdraw their data and to see the finished report if they wish
5. Provide an opportunity for questions
6. Thank the participants for their participation