Research Ethics Quiz

What is the purpose of research ethics?

• To ensure data collected is unreliable and inaccurate

• To ensure participants are treated with respect and dignity

• To falsify data

• To exploit vulnerable populations

Which principle ensures that participants are not exploited or coerced into participating?

• Risk minimization

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality

• Respect for persons

What must researchers do in a study involving sensitive information to protect participants' privacy?

• Share data publicly

• Sell data to third parties

• Identify participants by name

• Anonymize data

In a clinical trial, what must researchers do to minimize risks for participants?

• Test medication on humans without prior studies

• Monitor participants for adverse effects

• Ignore any adverse effects

• Take no action if adverse effects occur

What should researchers do if they encounter scientific misconduct in a study?

• Ignore the misconduct

• Report the misconduct

• Cover up the misconduct

• Continue with the study

Which principle involves disclosing conflicts of interest and following ethical standards?

• Confidentiality

• Informed consent

• Responsible conduct

• Integrity

Why are ethical considerations crucial in research?

• To build public trust and confidence

• To ignore participants' rights

• To falsify data

• To exploit participants

What is the role of research ethics principles and guidelines?

• To exploit vulnerable populations

• To violate participants' rights

• To ensure unreliable data

• To govern the conduct of research

What is the importance of integrity in research?

• To ignore ethical standards

• To falsify data

• To ensure responsible conduct

• To exploit participants

How can researchers ensure their studies are conducted responsibly and respectfully?

• By exploiting vulnerable populations

• By following ethical guidelines

• By falsifying data

• By ignoring ethical principles