PSY 245 Wk 1 Discussion – Ethics in Research

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PSY 245 Wk 1 Discussion – Ethics in Research

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Review “Ethical risks associated with participation in research” in Ch. 14, “Research Ethics,” of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology.

Due Thursday

Select one question below and respond in a minimum of 175 words:

Reflect on what you have learned this week about the ethical conduct expected of researchers.

  • How do ethical values enhance the global community of research professionals?

  • When conducting research on human participants, is promising confidentiality the same as promising anonymity? Why or why not?

  • Why should researchers pay special care when conducting research on vulnerable groups or cultures (e.g., minorities, children, senior citizens)? Support your response with examples and/or relevant details.

  • How might ethical guidelines be relevant in studies that do not use human participants? Support your response with examples and/or relevant details.

 

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.