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What is the primary responsibility of researchers concerning participants in their studies?
What is the primary responsibility of researchers concerning participants in their studies?
- To maintain confidentiality of data
- To ensure the welfare and dignity of participants (correct)
- To maximize the number of participants
- To achieve statistically significant results
What does the principle of informed consent ensure?
What does the principle of informed consent ensure?
- That researchers reveal the study's outcomes beforehand
- That all participants receive monetary compensation
- That participation is mandatory for all selected individuals
- A participant's willingness to participate based on comprehensive information (correct)
What distinguishes active deception from passive deception in research?
What distinguishes active deception from passive deception in research?
- Active deception involves misleading or providing incorrect information (correct)
- Passive deception requires a formal debriefing after the study
- Active deception involves disclosing all information
- Passive deception includes providing misleading information actively
What is typically included in a consent form for research participation?
What is typically included in a consent form for research participation?
Which aspect of research ethics must researchers consider throughout the entire research process?
Which aspect of research ethics must researchers consider throughout the entire research process?
What is the primary purpose of debriefing in research involving deception?
What is the primary purpose of debriefing in research involving deception?
Which of the following describes passive deception?
Which of the following describes passive deception?
Which of the following is an ethical guideline for researchers when reporting results?
Which of the following is an ethical guideline for researchers when reporting results?
What is the consequence of fraudulent research data?
What is the consequence of fraudulent research data?
What does plagiarism involve?
What does plagiarism involve?
Which of the following is a guideline to prevent plagiarism?
Which of the following is a guideline to prevent plagiarism?
What should you do if you are unsure about the need for a citation?
What should you do if you are unsure about the need for a citation?
What is the definition of replication in research?
What is the definition of replication in research?
What is the main purpose of the Introduction section in a research study?
What is the main purpose of the Introduction section in a research study?
What is NOT a penalty for students found guilty of plagiarism?
What is NOT a penalty for students found guilty of plagiarism?
Which element is NOT typically included in the Introduction section?
Which element is NOT typically included in the Introduction section?
How can students indicate direct quotations in their work?
How can students indicate direct quotations in their work?
What should the literature review in the Introduction section accomplish?
What should the literature review in the Introduction section accomplish?
What is a common characteristic of both fraud and plagiarism in research?
What is a common characteristic of both fraud and plagiarism in research?
In what way should the researcher present the problem or purpose of the study in the Introduction?
In what way should the researcher present the problem or purpose of the study in the Introduction?
What aspect of the research strategy is described in the Introduction section?
What aspect of the research strategy is described in the Introduction section?
Which of the following best describes the Method section of a research study?
Which of the following best describes the Method section of a research study?
What is discouraged in the literature review during the Introduction section?
What is discouraged in the literature review during the Introduction section?
Why is it important for the researcher to provide a rationale for their study in the Introduction?
Why is it important for the researcher to provide a rationale for their study in the Introduction?
What is the primary purpose of a retraction notice?
What is the primary purpose of a retraction notice?
Which of the following is considered a form of ethical misconduct leading to retraction?
Which of the following is considered a form of ethical misconduct leading to retraction?
What distinguishes an error from fraud in research?
What distinguishes an error from fraud in research?
What might motivate a researcher to commit fraud?
What might motivate a researcher to commit fraud?
Which of the following does NOT typically require retraction?
Which of the following does NOT typically require retraction?
What is one safeguard against fraud in scientific research?
What is one safeguard against fraud in scientific research?
Which of the following situations might lead to a retraction due to authorship issues?
Which of the following situations might lead to a retraction due to authorship issues?
What role does the competitive nature of academia play in the occurrence of fraud?
What role does the competitive nature of academia play in the occurrence of fraud?
What is the primary role of the University Research Office (URO)?
What is the primary role of the University Research Office (URO)?
Who heads the Ethics Research Committee at DLSU-D?
Who heads the Ethics Research Committee at DLSU-D?
Which of the following forms is NOT required to secure institutional approval for conducting research?
Which of the following forms is NOT required to secure institutional approval for conducting research?
What is one of the tasks performed by the URO?
What is one of the tasks performed by the URO?
What is the purpose of the Informed Consent Form?
What is the purpose of the Informed Consent Form?
Where can researchers find the DLSU-D Ethics Review Application Form?
Where can researchers find the DLSU-D Ethics Review Application Form?
What type of research does the URO particularly emphasize?
What type of research does the URO particularly emphasize?
Which document is needed for obtaining approval from the Ethics Review Committee?
Which document is needed for obtaining approval from the Ethics Review Committee?
Study Notes
The Introduction Section
- Introduces the research problem and its significance.
- Reviews past research and theories related to the topic.
- Formulates specific expectations or formal hypotheses based on past findings.
- Structured logically to illustrate connections between previous research and current objectives.
Common Parts of an Introduction
- General Introduction: Brief overview of the topic and justification for the research.
- Relevant Literature Review: Focuses on significant sources that relate to the research question; emphasizes integration over summary.
- Specific Problem/Hypothesis: Clearly states the purpose and relevant variables of the study.
- Research Strategy: Describes the method of evaluating hypotheses and provides a snapshot of the methodology without excessive detail.
The Method Section
- Offers a comprehensive account of how variables were defined and measured.
- Details ethical principles governing participant selection and behavior measurement.
- Emphasizes that ethical guidelines must be observed throughout the research process.
Basic Ethical Responsibilities
- Researchers must ensure the welfare and dignity of both human and non-human participants.
- Importance of accuracy and honesty in public reporting of research.
Informed Consent
- Researchers must fully inform participants about the study for them to make educated decisions.
- Consent forms detail study elements and require signatures from participants or guardians.
Deception
- Defined as the deliberate withholding or misrepresentation of information from participants.
- Two types: passive deception (omitting information) and active deception (providing false information).
- Must include a debriefing upon completion to inform participants about the study's true purpose.
Retraction
- The process of removing articles from publication due to significant errors or misconduct.
- Retracted articles may relate to honest mistakes, ethical misconduct, authorship conflicts, or peer review fraud.
Difference Between Error and Fraud
- Error: Unintentional mistakes made during research.
- Fraud: Intentional falsification or misrepresentation of data.
- Stress on the importance of replicating studies to validate findings and acting as a deterrent against fraud.
Plagiarism
- Presentation of another’s ideas or words as one’s own is unethical.
- Proper citation is required when directly quoting or paraphrasing someone else’s work.
- Guidelines to prevent plagiarism include thorough note-taking, proper citation identification, and maintaining a complete reference list.
University Research Office (URO)
- Coordinates research activities and supports educational project initiatives at DLSU-D.
- Ensures faculty and students meet strategic goals for relevant and publishable research.
- Institutional approval for research via the Ethics Research Committee, which includes forms for ethics review and informed consent.
Resources and Forms
- Several forms linked for ethical review and informed consent applications available through university channels.
- Emphasizing the importance of institutional support in navigating ethical considerations in research.
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Description
This quiz covers the Introduction section of research in psychology, focusing on the significance of outlining the problem and past relevant studies. Research ethics and the formulation of hypotheses are also reviewed to ensure a solid understanding of methodological foundations. Test your knowledge of these crucial elements in psychological research.
