Ethics in Research Quiz

What is the definition of ethics in research?

• A. A set of rules governing behavior

• D. None of the above

• B. A set of guidelines for conducting scientific research

• C. Both A and B

What is the role of a Research Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

• D. None of the above

• A. Conduct the research

• B. Review the ethical aspects of the research to protect participants' rights

• C. Publish the research findings

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism?

• A. Turning in someone else's work as your own

• D. Using unpublished data without permission

• B. Sharing data and ideas openly

• C. Copying words without giving credit

What is the purpose of referencing in academic work?

• D. None of the above

• A. To show lack of thoroughness

• B. To indicate original work

• C. To confuse readers

What is the difference between objective and subjective information?

• A. Objective is based on assumptions, subjective is provable

• B. Objective is unbiased and based on facts, subjective is influenced by personal feelings

• C. Both are the same

• D. None of the above

What is the advantage of research ethics?

• A. Decrease trust between researchers and respondents

• B. Promote social and moral values

• D. None of the above

• C. Increase plagiarism

What is the main objective of research ethics?

• A. To guard human participants' rights and welfare

• B. To promote plagiarism

• C. To avoid ethical reliability

• D. None of the above

What is the consequence of plagiarism in academia?

• B. Increased trust in research

• A. Legal action

• C. Academic dishonesty

• D. None of the above

What is the purpose of responsible mentoring in research?

• A. To hinder students' progress

• B. To promote students' welfare and decision-making

• D. None of the above

• C. To discourage learning

What is the importance of objectivity in research?

• C. To confuse readers

• B. To provide a balanced and unbiased view

• A. To introduce bias

• D. None of the above