Unit 3 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are ethics?
Clearly designed set of rules to protect integrity and rights for participants, grounded in law
Ethics involves the application of moral principles concerning what an individual considers right and wrong.
How do ethics differ from morals?
Everyone’s idea of morals varies, while ethics are a set of rules
Ethics are designed to protect rights and integrity.
What is the utilitarian perspective in ethics?
Decisions should do the greatest good for the greatest number of people
This perspective drives research ethics.
What does the altruistic perspective involve?
Helping others without personal benefit
Altruistic actions are considered selfless.
What is egoism?
Individuals act in accordance with their own self-interests
Not necessarily a bad thing; for example, students take courses to graduate.
What governs research ethics?
Debreal and institutional policy
Institutions like universities play a key role.
What is research misconduct?
Serious breach of good research practice including falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism
Misconduct can occur willfully or through gross negligence.
What factors affect ethical research?
Government Ethics Regulations and University Ethics Regulations
These regulations help ensure responsible research practices.
What is the Nuremberg Code?
A set of ethical guidelines for human experimentation
Developed in response to unethical research practices.
What is the Belmont Report?
A document that outlines ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects
It emphasizes respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
What is ethical treatment of data?
Ensuring integrity and accuracy in the collection and reporting of research data
Ethical treatment includes avoiding misconduct and respecting participant confidentiality.
