Informed consent, institutional review boards, and other research ethics concepts applied to social science studies.
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- What is informed consent?
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A participant's voluntary agreement to participate in research based on full information about the study, its risks, and benefits.- What does an Institutional Review Board (IRB) do?
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Reviews and approves research proposals to ensure they meet ethical standards and protect human subjects.- Define the ethical principle of beneficence.
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The obligation to maximize benefits and minimize harms to research participants.- Define the ethical principle of justice.
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Fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of research across different populations.- Define the ethical principle of respect for persons.
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Recognition that individuals have autonomy and dignity and should be treated as ends in themselves, not merely as means.- What is a vulnerable population in research?
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A group with reduced ability to protect their own interests, such as children, prisoners, or those with cognitive impairments.- Distinguish between confidentiality and anonymity.
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Confidentiality means the researcher knows identity but keeps it secret; anonymity means no one can link data to a specific person.- What is a conflict of interest in research?
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A situation where a researcher's personal, financial, or professional interests could bias or influence the research outcomes or integrity.- When is deception permissible in social science research?
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Only when the deception is minimal, justified by the study's importance, and debriefing follows to explain the actual purpose.- What is debriefing in research?
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The process of explaining the study's true purpose and methods to participants after the study ends, especially after deceptive procedures.- When must a researcher obtain IRB approval?
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Before beginning any research involving human subjects, unless the research is explicitly exempt by regulation.- What defines minimal risk research?
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Research where the probability and magnitude of harm are no greater than those encountered in daily life or in routine medical exams.- What research exceeds minimal risk?
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Research where participants may experience discomfort, stress, or potential harm beyond what they would encounter in routine daily activities.- What is a risk-benefit analysis in research ethics?
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An evaluation of whether the potential benefits to participants and society justify the risks and burdens of participating.- What is assent in research?
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A child's or cognitively impaired person's agreement to participate, given in addition to parental or guardian consent.
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