KA 1: scientific principles and process: scientific ethics Flashcards
how can you make your report honest and integral?
RRP
- unbiased presentation of results
- citing and providing references
- avoiding plagiarism
why are experiments replicated?
reduces the opportunity for dishonesty or the deliberate misuse of science
what is used to avoid, reduce or minimise the harm to animals in animal studies? THE THREE R’s
- replacement
- reduction
- refinement
what must you have in human studies?
ITC
- informed consent
- the right to withdraw
- confidentiality
what must an experiment 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.
what must be taken into account during and experiment?
-the risk to and safety of subject species, individuals, investigators and the environment
what can influence scientific research?
LRPF
- legislation
- regulation
- policy
- funding
what does legislation limit?
the potential for the misuse of studies and data
