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Module 5 – Discussion Ethics and IRB

In research, experts must ensure that the processes used and followed comply with the

required standards. There are diverse sets of requirements that have been created and put in place

to govern the operations of researchers. In this case, the previously provided mini research

proposal involves the collection of evidence about the effects of fiscal policies on the trends in

inflation and unemployment in the country. This mini research proposes the use of a mixed

method approach which is a combination of both a quantitative and qualitative approach

(Lincoln, 2009). When looking at the quantitative approach, the research will focus on the

tabulation and analysis of historic data obtained about the trends in changes in inflation as well

as unemployment.

When looking at the qualitative approach, the proposed research will look at the past

literature as well as case studies to obtain the required evidence. Therefore, the main

consideration that the primary stakeholders will need to look at include plagiarism. Plagiarism

arises when the researchers fail to acknowledge the contributions made by other experts when

using their evidence rendering it as their work. Considering plagiarism will ensure that the data

collected is well cited according to the set standards hence guaranteeing compliance (Wolf,

Turner & Toms, 2009).

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References

Lincoln, Y. (2009). Ethical practices in qualitative research. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.),

The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 150–170). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE

Publications, Inc.

Wolf, A., Turner, D., & Toms, K. (2009). Ethical perspectives in program evaluation. In D.

Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 170–185).

Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc