RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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Researchers must explain deception used to the participants at the end of the study.
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Typically, participants are assigned a code or number to protect their anonymity for the duration of the study.
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A group that must meet to review any study to determine if the proposal is ethical or if it poses risks to those involved; ensures the safety of those participating in research studies, and a study cannot begin until they have approved it.
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An inexpensive and quick method of gaining information about people’s opinions, attitudes, and perceptions.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Breach of confidentiality is a potential risk of participating in research. To protect participants’ confidentiality, you should encrypt computer-based files, store documents (i.e., signed consent forms) in a locked file cabinet and remove personal identifiers from study documents as soon as possible.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anonymity means you don’t know who the participants are, while confidentiality means you know who they are but remove identifying information from your research report. Both are important ethical considerations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Confidentiality and anonymity are ethical practices designed to protect the privacy of human subjects while collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. Confidentiality refers to separating or modifying any personal, identifying information provided by participants from the data.
Detailed explanation-4: -Confidentiality in the context of human research also refers to the investigator’s agreement with participants, when applicable (i.e., through participants’ informed consent), about how their identifiable private information will be handled, managed, and disseminated.