Ethical issues

• Consent 


  Participants must give their consent (permission) to take part.
• Informed Consent 


  Participants must be made aware of any dangers/risks, and be made aware of their right to leave the research at any stage
• Safety 


  Researchers have a duty to protect their participants and not expose them to undue risks. This includes causing emotional distress
• Confidentiality/Anonymity 


  Researchers must respect the confidentiality of their participants. This also includes storing all relevant data securely
• Not misinterpreting data 


  Researchers must have integrity they must be honest and not tamper with data