Lecture Communication research: Asking questions, finding answers (2/e): Chapter 5 - Joann Keyton

Chapter 5 Research Ethics All researchers, even students, have a responsibility to conduct ethical research Participants in research studies should know and understand their rights and responsibilities Ethical considerations are part of the design of the research project 1 © 2006 by The McGraw­Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Ethical Questions in Planning Research Researcher has two broad ethical responsibilities – Scientific responsibility for following established guidelines and conducting research that will yield knowledge worth knowing – The researcher’s relationship to participants as it affects collection, interpretation, and reporting of data 2 © 2006 by The McGraw­Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Ethical Questions in Planning Research What are the benefits of this study? How will the consent of participants be gained? How will confidentiality/anonymity be handled? Are the participants appropriate for the study? Are there potential physical or psychological harms How will the researcher’s role affect the study? Is the research design valid, credible? Is researcher capable of conducting the study? 3 © 2006 by The McGraw­Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. The Belmont Report Guidelines adopted by federal departments and agencies Three ethical principles 1. Beneficence 2. Respect for persons 3. Justice Goal is to principles design study to uphold these to the fullest degree possible 4 © 2006 by The McGraw­Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Beneficence The well-being of participants is protected Participants protected from harm Researcher must maximize possible benefits Benefits to participants must outweigh the risks 5 © 2006 by The McGraw­Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. ... - tailieumienphi.vn