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What is meant by the ethical principle of 'Respect for persons'?
What is meant by the ethical principle of 'Respect for persons'?
Which group is considered to have diminished autonomy that requires protection in research?
Which group is considered to have diminished autonomy that requires protection in research?
What does the ethical principle of beneficence primarily emphasize?
What does the ethical principle of beneficence primarily emphasize?
What does the principle of justice in research emphasize?
What does the principle of justice in research emphasize?
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What is the importance of informed consent in research ethics?
What is the importance of informed consent in research ethics?
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Which of the following describes confidentiality in research?
Which of the following describes confidentiality in research?
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What does anonymity in research mean?
What does anonymity in research mean?
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Why is voluntary participation a critical ethical issue in research?
Why is voluntary participation a critical ethical issue in research?
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Which principle emphasizes that people should be treated as autonomous individuals in research?
Which principle emphasizes that people should be treated as autonomous individuals in research?
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What is the primary focus of the ethical principle of beneficence in research?
What is the primary focus of the ethical principle of beneficence in research?
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Which of the following is a requirement under the principle of justice in research?
Which of the following is a requirement under the principle of justice in research?
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What does informed consent ensure in the context of research ethics?
What does informed consent ensure in the context of research ethics?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes confidentiality in research?
Which of the following statements correctly describes confidentiality in research?
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What is meant by anonymity in research?
What is meant by anonymity in research?
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Which ethical issue in research specifically addresses the risk of harm to participants?
Which ethical issue in research specifically addresses the risk of harm to participants?
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Which group must be protected due to their diminished autonomy in research settings?
Which group must be protected due to their diminished autonomy in research settings?
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What is the primary focus of the ethical principle of justice in research?
What is the primary focus of the ethical principle of justice in research?
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Which aspect of informed consent ensures that participants fully understand the research process?
Which aspect of informed consent ensures that participants fully understand the research process?
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What ethical guideline is primarily concerned with minimizing harm to research participants?
What ethical guideline is primarily concerned with minimizing harm to research participants?
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What is required to protect individuals with diminished autonomy in research settings?
What is required to protect individuals with diminished autonomy in research settings?
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Why is confidentiality important in research ethics?
Why is confidentiality important in research ethics?
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Which ethical principle mandates that researchers must treat all participants fairly?
Which ethical principle mandates that researchers must treat all participants fairly?
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What is the main implication of voluntary participation in research ethics?
What is the main implication of voluntary participation in research ethics?
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In research, what does the principle of beneficence primarily focus on?
In research, what does the principle of beneficence primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Ethics
- Standards for conduct that distinguish between right and wrong
- Helps to determine the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors
Ethical Principles of Research
- Guidelines for the responsible conduct of research
- Educates and monitors researchers to ensure high ethical standards
Belmont Report
- A landmark document in research ethics
- Outlines three core principles of ethical research: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice
Respect for Persons
- People should be treated as autonomous
- Autonomous: A person can make their own decisions about what to do and what to agree to.
- Should have voluntary agreement to participate in research (consent form)
- Informed consent should be obtained before participation
- People with diminished autonomy should be protected (eg- young children, people who are very ill, or those with mental disabilities)
- If involving people with diminished autonomy, their parents or guardians should sign on their behalf.
Beneficence
- Doing no harm
- Researchers have a moral duty to promote the course of action that they believe is in the best interest of the participants.
Justice
- Fairness in the recruitment of participants
- Should not include people who are vulnerable and less able to decline participation
Ethical Issues in Research
- Voluntary participation
- Informed Consent
- Freedom from risk of harm
- Confidentiality
- Anonymity
Confidentiality
- Sources of information should be kept incognito
- Their identity remains a secret
Anonymity
- The identity of individual subjects is not known to the researchers
Analyze Research Procedures
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Maria and her research team will be making a Science Investigatory project on making plastic materials into bricks.
- Acceptable
- Justification: The project does not involve human subjects.
- Note: The project must still follow other ethical principles, such as safety and responsible disposal of materials
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH
- Ethics are standards of conduct that define right and wrong, and help determine acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
- Ethical principles of research are guidelines for the responsible conduct of research that ensure high ethical standards.
- The Belmont Report details fundamental ethical principles in research.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
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Respect for Persons:
- Individuals are treated as autonomous agents, capable of making their own decisions.
- Individuals with diminished autonomy (e.g., children, those with disabilities) require additional protection.
- Participants should provide informed consent, meaning they voluntarily agree to participate after being fully informed about the research.
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Beneficence:
- Researchers have a moral obligation to promote the well-being of participants.
- This principle emphasizes "doing no harm" and maximizing potential benefits while minimizing risks.
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Justice:
- Participants should be fairly recruited and included in research.
- Vulnerable individuals should not be disproportionately burdened by research participation.
ETHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH
- Voluntary Participation: Individuals should participate freely, without coercion or pressure.
- Informed Consent: Participants must be fully informed about the research, including potential risks and benefits, before deciding to participate.
- Free from Risk of Harm: Researchers must prioritize the safety of participants, minimizing any potential harm.
- Confidentiality: Information about participants should be kept private, protecting their identity and confidentiality.
- Anonymity: The identity of participants should not be known to researchers, ensuring complete anonymity.
RESEARCH PROCEDURE ANALYSIS
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Plastic Bricks Science Project:
- Unacceptable: The text does not provide details on the research methods, potential risks, or informed consent procedures. The study notes must include more context to determine if the project adheres to ethical principles.
Ethics
- Ethics are standards of conduct that differentiate between right and wrong.
- Ethics help to determine the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
Ethical Principles Of Research
- They are guidelines for the responsible conduct of research.
- They educate and monitor researchers to ensure high ethical standards.
Belmont Report
- It outlines the ethical principles of research.
Ethical Principles Of Research: Respect For Persons
- People should be treated as autonomous.
- People with diminished autonomy should be protected.
- Autonomous individuals can make their own decisions.
- Participants must voluntarily agree to participate in the research.
- Participants must be provided with complete information about the research process.
- Participants should make their own decision to participate or not.
- People with diminished autonomy may include young children, people who are very ill, or those with mental disabilities.
- These people cannot make decisions on their own.
- If these individuals need to be included in research, their parents or guardians must sign on their behalf.
Ethical Principles Of Research: Beneficence
- Beneficence means doing no harm.
- Researchers have a moral duty to promote the course of action that they believe is in the best interests of the participants.
Ethical Principles Of Research: Justice
- Justice in research means being fair in the recruitment of participants.
- Vulnerable groups should not be included in research as they may not be able to decline participation due to fear.
Ethical Issues In Research
- Voluntary Participation
- Informed Consent
- Free from risk of harm
- Confidentiality
- Anonymity
Confidentiality
- Sources of information should be kept incognito.
- This means that they are not divulged outside the research team, and their identity remains a secret.
Anonymity
- This is a condition in which the identity of individual subjects is not known to researchers.
Example Research Scenario
- Maria and her research team will be making a Science Investigatory project on making plastic materials into bricks.
- Acceptable because the research does not involve human subjects or require any data collection.
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Explore the fundamental principles of ethics in research, particularly focusing on the Belmont Report. This quiz examines the standards of conduct that guide researchers in ensuring protection and respect for participants. Topics include the importance of informed consent and the treatment of individuals with diminished autonomy.
