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Research Ethic
Ethics are norms of conduct that
distinguish between acceptable and
Research Ethics (1)
unacceptable behavior
The principles and guidelines that - Autonomy
help us to uphold things we value. - Beneficence
Meaning - Honesty
Research ethics involves the - Privacy
application of fundamental ethical - Values
principles to a variety of topics - Rules
involving scientific research. - Regulations
It educates and monitors a scientist - Justice
conducting research to ensure a high - Dignity
ethical standard. - Confidentality
Importance of Research Ethics
Respect and cause no harm to the
participants. What Are Research Ethics?
As a sign of respect for other
- Who has access to training, credentials
researchers and cause no harm to the
& support needed to conduct research?
participants.
- Whose priorities are reflected in the
It is a professional requirement.
research problem?
Failing to conduct research ethically
- What assumptions, biases, or
result in research/researcher being
expectations influence the research
dismissed or rejected by the research
design?
community.
- Who gets to ask the questions, who gets
Basic Principles of Research Ethics
to respond?
Honesty
- Who, or what, is the included or
Objectivity
excluded from research? Why?
Integrity
- How are data protected in the digital era?
Carefulness
- How are participants protected, in a
Openness
dangerous time?
Respect for intellectual property
- How were data sets assembled, did
Confidentiality
people consent to research uses of their
Respect for Colleagues
information?
Non discrimination
- How are cultural norms and ways of
Social Responsibility
knowing respected?
Important Areas in Research Ethics - How are researchers prepared to address
Authorship ethical dilemmas during the study?
Plagiarism - How do editors ensure that publication
Peer Review uphold high ethical standards?
Research with animals
- Who benefits from findings, discoveries Research Ethics (3)
or new knowledge
- Citation
Whys is Research Ethics Important? - Punctuality
- Scientific permission
- It is a reflection of respect for those who
- Honesty and objectivity
‘take part’ in research
- Respecting the individuals’ privacy
- It ensures no unreasonable, unsafe or
- Gelling consent
thoughtless demands are made by
researchers
- It ensures sufficient knowledge is shared
by all concerned
- It imposes a common standard I all the
above respects.