lesson 2 part 2

• Honesty:

  • Honestly report data, results, methods, and procedures without fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting data
  • Example: Falsifying data by taking someone else's study and changing the names of respondents
• Objectivity:

  • Strive to avoid bias in all aspects of research, including experimental design, data analysis, and data interpretation
  • Use random sampling to avoid biases in selecting respondents
• Integrity:

  • Keep promises and agreements, act with sincerity, and strive for consistency of thought and action
  • Example: Breaching confidentiality by disclosing confidential information
• Carefulness:

  • Avoid careless errors and negligence, critically examine your work, and keep good records of research activities
  • Example: Making errors in published articles that can have significant consequences
• Openness:

  • Share data, results, ideas, and be open to criticism and new ideas for improvement
  • Encourage constructive criticism for personal and professional growth
• Respect for Intellectual Property:

  • Honor patents, copyrights, and intellectual property rights, and avoid plagiarism
  • Example: Disputes over ownership of intellectual property like songs or trademarks
• Confidentiality:

  • Protect confidential communications and information, such as patient records or unpublished data
  • Emphasize the importance of maintaining confidentiality in research settings
• Responsible Publication:

  • Publish to advance research and scholarship, not just personal career goals
  • Avoid wasteful and duplicative publication practices
• Responsible Mentoring:

  • Educate, mentor, and advise students while promoting their welfare and independence in decision-making
• Social Responsibility:

  • Promote social good and prevent social harms through research, public education, and advocacy efforts
• Non-Discrimination:

  • Avoid discrimination based on irrelevant factors like sex, race, or ethnicity in scientific interactions
• Animal Care:

  • Show respect and care for animals in research, avoiding unnecessary or poorly designed experiments
• Legality:

  • Know and comply with relevant laws, institutional policies, and intellectual property regulations
• Human Subjects Protection:

  • Minimize harms and risks, respect dignity, privacy, and autonomy when conducting research involving human subjects