Research Methods and Ethics

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What is the primary concern of research ethics?

To protect the rights of researchers

To publish research studies quickly

To ensure the accuracy of research results

To be honest and respectful to all individuals affected by the research (correct)

Who is responsible for adhering to research ethics?

Publishers of research studies only

Researchers only (correct)

Institutional review boards only

Research participants only

Why is honesty important in research ethics?

To maintain the integrity of research results (correct)

To reduce the cost of research studies

To ensure that researchers get credit for their work

To hide the flaws in the research design

What is the scope of individuals protected by research ethics?

All individuals affected by the research Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of research ethics?

To ensure the well-being of research participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the course 'Methods 902453'?

Scientific research methods Signup and view all the answers

Who is the instructor of the course 'Methods 902453'?

Ali Abu Siyam Ph.D. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of ethics in the course 'Methods 902453'?

It is a component of research methods Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to maintain the integrity of research participants' data?

Keeping their records anonymous Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number '902453' in the course title?

It is the course code Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark of good research practice?

Not fabricating data Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'Seminar and Scientific Research' and 'Methods 902453'?

Seminar and Scientific Research is a component of Methods 902453 Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration in research ethics?

Protecting the anonymity of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is a research malpractice?

Fabricating data to support a hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain the anonymity of research participants?

To prevent participants from being identified and potentially harmed Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers do if they find significant errors in their published data?

Take reasonable steps to correct the errors in a correction, retraction, erratum, or other publication means Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a correction, retraction, erratum, or other publication means?

To correct significant errors in published data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for researchers to correct significant errors in their published data?

To maintain research integrity and credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of discovering significant errors in published data?

Loss of credibility and research integrity Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers prioritize when correcting significant errors in their published data?

Reasonable steps to correct the errors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of research ethics in relation to others' work?

Not presenting portions of others' work as one's own, even if cited Signup and view all the answers

What does academic integrity imply in research?

Presenting one's own original work Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle in adhering to research ethics?

Not presenting others' work as one's own, even if cited Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not adhering to research ethics?

Loss of credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to maintain in research?

Originality and authenticity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Ethics

Research ethics involves the responsibility of researchers to be honest and respectful to all individuals affected by their research studies or reports of the results.

Ensuring Participant Privacy

Researchers must ensure that participants' records are kept anonymous.

Reporting of Research

Researchers must not fabricate data.
If significant errors are discovered in published data, researchers must take reasonable steps to correct them through: • Correction • Re-traction • Erratum • Other appropriate publication means
Researchers must not present portions of another's work or data as their own, even if the original work or data source is occasionally cited.

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A quiz on research methods, ethics, and scientific research guidelines. Covers essential principles and practices for academic integrity and responsible research conduct.