Ethical Issues

• What is a key ethical issue in research?

  Conflict between participants' rights and results
• Why is informed consent important in research?

  It ensures participants understand the research purpose
• What should participants be informed about in research?

  The purpose of the research and their right to leave
• What is the ethical stance on deception in research?

  Participants should not be misled about aims
• When can mild deception be justified in research?

  When it does not harm participants' well-being
• What right do participants have regarding their privacy?

  To control information about themselves
• What does confidentiality in research entail?

  Personal data must be protected and respected
• What is a way to deal with ethical issues in research?

  Implementing informed consent procedures
• What are the main ethical issues in research?

  • Conflict between participants' rights and results
  • Informed consent
  • Deception
  • Privacy
  • Confidentiality