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What should the researcher do if unforeseen issues arise that cause harm?
What should the researcher do if unforeseen issues arise that cause harm?
- Immediately employ appropriate measures to correct and redesign procedures (correct)
- Suspend the research indefinitely
- Wait for approval from the relevant party
- Continue with the research as planned
When should the researcher inform participants about any misconceptions?
When should the researcher inform participants about any misconceptions?
- Before data collection begins
- After data are collected (correct)
- At the conclusion of the entire research project
- During the initial consent process
What is the researcher's responsibility regarding reporting results?
What is the researcher's responsibility regarding reporting results?
- Exaggerate findings to make them more impactful
- Exercise caution in reporting results, making evaluative statements, or giving advice (correct)
- Report all findings without filtering
- Omit any negative findings to protect participants
In what circumstances can the researcher tell the relevant party about a child's wellbeing being in jeopardy?
In what circumstances can the researcher tell the relevant party about a child's wellbeing being in jeopardy?
What should the researcher be mindful of when presenting the findings of the research?
What should the researcher be mindful of when presenting the findings of the research?
What is the researcher's responsibility if unforeseen issues arise that cause harm?
What is the researcher's responsibility if unforeseen issues arise that cause harm?
When should the researcher inform participants about any misconceptions?
When should the researcher inform participants about any misconceptions?
Under what circumstances can the researcher tell the relevant party about a child's wellbeing being in jeopardy?
Under what circumstances can the researcher tell the relevant party about a child's wellbeing being in jeopardy?
What should the researcher be mindful of when presenting the findings of the research?
What should the researcher be mindful of when presenting the findings of the research?
What is the principle regarding confidentiality of information obtained?
What is the principle regarding confidentiality of information obtained?
Study Notes
Basic Rights in Research
- Every person participating in research has the right to informed consent prior to participating in research.
- Participants have the right to freedom from harm.
- They have the right to confidentiality with regard to information obtained in the research.
Researcher's Responsibility
- The researcher retains final responsibility for the ethics of research, regardless of the number of levels of approval attained.
Society of Research in Child Development's Ethical Standards
Principles for Research with Children
- Principle 1: Non-Harmful Procedure: Ensure the research procedure does not harm children.
- Principle 2: Informed Consent and Assent: Obtain informed consent from children and their parent(s) or guardian(s), where children show agreement through assent.
- Principle 3: Parental Consent: Obtain consent from parents or guardians before involving children in research.
- Principle 4: Additional Consent: Obtain consent from any persons involved in the research, such as school teachers.
- Principle 5: Incentives: Ensure incentives are fair and do not exceed what a child may normally experience.
- Principle 6: Deception: Deception may be necessary in some cases, but appropriate measures should be taken to minimize risk and help participants understand afterward.
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Test your knowledge of basic rights possessed by research participants and ethical standards for research with children. Explore the principles and responsibilities of researchers in ensuring ethical conduct in research.
