Ethics in Research Quiz

What is valid consent from a researcher's point of view?

• Revealing the true aims of the study to the participant

• Keeping the aims of the study hidden from the participant

• Providing false information about the study

• Allowing participants to withdraw at any time

Why might researchers choose not to reveal the true nature of their research?

• To ensure participants are fully informed

• To prevent participants from modifying their behavior

• To encourage participants to withdraw

• To make the study more interesting

What is the ethical concern regarding deception in research?

• It is always acceptable

• It prevents full informed consent

• It makes the study more accurate

• It encourages participation

What is the difference between withholding details and providing false information in research?

• Withholding is acceptable; providing false information is unreasonable

• Both are always acceptable

• Providing false information is acceptable; withholding is unreasonable

• Both are always unreasonable

What is a challenge for researchers regarding protection from harm?

• Predicting the outcome of procedures.

• Ensuring all participants are happy.

• Making the study entertaining.

• Guaranteeing financial compensation.

Why might confidentiality be difficult to protect from the researcher's perspective?

• Researchers want to share findings.

• Participants demand it.

• It is not legally required.

• It is too expensive.

According to the participant's point of view, what makes confidentiality a legal right?

• The Data Protection Act.

• The Freedom of Information Act.

• The Privacy Act.

• The Human Rights Act.

From the participant's point of view, when might they expect to be observed?

• In their own homes.

• In a public park.

• In a private meeting.

• In a classroom.

What is considered acceptable regarding harm in a study?

• Harm is never acceptable.

• Harm is acceptable if participants consent.

• Harm is acceptable if the risk is greater than in ordinary life.

• Harm is acceptable if it is minor.

What should participants be in after an experiment?

• A different state than before.

• The same state as before.

• A happier state than before.

• A more informed state than before.