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Chapter 2
Research Ethics
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Chapter Objectives
1. Understand what 3. Understand scientific
research ethics entails. fraud and avoid plagiarism.
2. Distinguish the roles of 4. Demonstrate an
IRBs in the Philippines understanding of human
and in the school and the welfare and how to protect
APA Guidelines in the participants.
ethical conduct of 5. Demonstrate how to
research using human paraphrase and cite sources
participants. properly.
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What are research ethics?
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Yet, responsible research is aimed at advancing our
understanding of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in
ways that will ultimately benefit humanity.
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Which three principles did the Belmont Report (1979)
emphasize?
The Belmont Report proposed three principles:
1. Individuals must give their consent freely without the use of force,
duress, or coercion.
2. They must be free to drop out of the experiment at any
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time.
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When the experimental study would involve a minor or is
cognitively impaired (adults with Alzheimer’s, children
with autism or learning disabilities), researchers need to
obtain consent from the parent or legal guardian.
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The assent or agreement of minor children ages 7 and above
is usually a requirement of their participation.
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Consent forms need to be written in clear, understandable
language at the appropriate reading level for participants.
Project Title:
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Name of investigator:
How to contact the investigator:
_____________________ ____________
Participant’s Signature Date
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