Research Ethics and Code of Conduct

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What is the main purpose of processing personal data?

To keep data in any form

To identify individuals directly

For specified, explicit, and lawful purposes (correct)

To make use of personal data without restrictions

What is an essential principle of data protection?

Sharing personal data with third parties

Collecting personal data without informing participants

Storing personal data in an unsecured manner

Processing personal data transparently and lawfully (correct)

What is a technique used to anonymise data?

Collecting more personal data than necessary

Sharing personal data with researchers

Storing personal data on an unsecured server

Removing subject’s names and other identifiers (correct)

What is the purpose of a data management plan?

To describe what data will be gathered, stored, and used for Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to anonymise data?

To protect personal data from being misused Signup and view all the answers

What happens to personal data that is processed?

It is kept securely and protected Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of data protection?

Processing personal data accurately and up to date Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of data management in professional research?

To develop a data management plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of codes of ethics in research?

To avoid poor practice, malpractice, and harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a general ethical principle in research?

Voluntary nature of participation and right to withdraw Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of researchers when analyzing and reporting data?

To take responsibility in the analysis of data and reporting of findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ensuring confidentiality of data in research?

To maintain the anonymity of those taking part Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical view states that an act should be judged by its consequences?

Teleological view Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential principle in research ethics related to participants' involvement?

Informed consent of those taking part Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to ensure the safety of researchers in internet-mediated access?

Because the internet brings its own issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of research ethics?

To guide researchers in their conduct and ensure the rights of those affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of research ethics in data collection?

Protecting the rights and well-being of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional access and internet-mediated access?

The method of data collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cognitive access in research?

To establish trust and consent with participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of data protection principles?

Safeguarding the privacy of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 9-step approach in research?

To anticipate and address ethical issues Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of traditional access?

Face-to-face focus groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of data management in research?

Organizing and storing data Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Ethics

Research ethics refer to the standards of behavior that guide conduct in relation to the rights of those who become the subject of research or are affected by it.
There are two views on ethics: deontological (acting outside the rules can never be justified) and teleological (an act should be judged by its consequences).

Code of Ethics

Researchers often refer to a "code of ethics", which can vary and is not exhaustive.
A code of ethics should avoid poor practice, malpractice, and harm (non-maleficence) and promote beneficence.

General Ethical Principles

Key principles include:
- Integrity, fairness, and open-mindedness of the researcher
- Respect for others
- Avoidance of harm (non-maleficence)
- Privacy of those taking part
- Voluntary nature of participation and right to withdraw
- Informed consent of those taking part
- Ensuring confidentiality of data and maintenance of anonymity of those taking part
- Responsibility in the analysis of data and reporting of findings
- Compliance in the management of data
- Ensuring the safety of the researcher

Ethical Principles for Internet-Mediated Access

The internet facilitates access but brings its own issues.
Ethical principles for internet-mediated access include informed consent, confidentiality of data, analysis of data, management of data, and safety of the researcher.

Data Protection and Management

Personal data refers to data that identifies individuals directly or makes them identifiable when combined.
Processing personal data must be:
- Lawful, fair, and transparent
- Obtained for specified, explicit, and lawful purposes
- Adequate, relevant, and limited to the purpose for which they are processed
- Accurate and up to date
- Kept securely and protected
- Held responsibly by the person who controls them
Techniques to anonymize data include removing identifiers, using pseudonyms, obscuring faces and other identifiers, and data masking and aggregation.
Data management plans describe what data will be gathered, where it will be stored, for how long it will be stored, and what it will be used for.

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Explore the standards of behavior that guide conduct in research, including deontological and teleological views on ethics and codes of ethics. Learn about the importance of ethical practices in research.