16 Questions
Which term is best defined as 'conforms to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group'?
Ethical principles
What does 'ethical writing' entail according to the text?
Clarity, accuracy, fairness, and honesty
What is the principle that emphasizes 'withdrawal from the study' and 'freedom to decide'?
Respect for individual autonomy
Which principle focuses on 'incentives/tokens for encouragement'?
No pressure to participate
What does 'beneficence' mean in the context of research ethics?
'Do good; do not harm'
Which practice ensures 'data privacy to protect participant’s identity'?
'Maintain anonymity and confidentiality'
What does plagiarism entail?
Using someone else's words or ideas and passing them off as your own
What is the nature of inquiry/enquiry?
A process involving exploration of the natural world and asking questions for new understandings
What is scientific thinking based on?
Empirical evidence and establishing cause-effect relationships
What is critical thinking characterized by?
Healthy skepticism, analytical reasoning, and examination of logic and claims
What is the prime source of knowledge according to the text?
Beauty, sociability, practicability, work, and reason
What does the term 'theory' indicate towards?
An attempt to develop a general explanation for some phenomenon
What does the commitment to integrity involve?
Commitment to accuracy, intellectual honesty, and truthfulness
Which groups should researchers take particular care in working with?
Vulnerable, marginalized, disadvantaged, and at-risk individuals/groups
'Inquiry/enquiry' is focused on which of the following?
'Exploring the natural or material world'
What does the act of plagiarism entail?
Using someone else's words or ideas without proper citation
Study Notes
Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Professionalism is defined as conforming to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group.
Ethical Writing and Research
- Ethical writing entails adhering to standards of honesty, fairness, and transparency in writing and research.
- The principle of autonomy emphasizes the participant's freedom to decide and withdraw from a study.
- The principle of beneficence involves doing good and promoting the well-being of participants.
- The principle of justice focuses on providing fair incentives or tokens for encouragement.
Research Ethics and Principles
- Data privacy is ensured through practices that protect participant identity.
- Plagiarism entails passing off someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own.
Inquiry and Scientific Thinking
- Inquiry/enquiry is focused on exploring, investigating, and examining ideas, concepts, and phenomena.
- Scientific thinking is based on systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.
- Critical thinking is characterized by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information.
Knowledge and Theory
- The prime source of knowledge is experience and evidence.
- A theory indicates a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena.
Integrity and Responsible Research
- The commitment to integrity involves adhering to ethical principles and values in research.
- Researchers should take particular care when working with vulnerable groups, such as children, prisoners, and people with disabilities.
Test your knowledge of ethical principles and practices in conducting research studies. Explore the concepts of right and wrong as they relate to research projects and the standards of conduct within a profession or group.
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