RESEARCH METHODS - Unit 7 Chapter Summary
Comprehend the nature and meaning of research ethics Develop a critical understanding of the historical background of research ethics with regard to the six famous research ethics scandals and the establishment of research ethics committees Differentiate between the three major ethical principles (i.e., autonomy and informed consent, balancing research risks and benefits, 3 and privacy, anonymity and confidentiality) Distinguish between the six major ethical perspectives (i.e., deontological ethics, consequentialist/utilitarian ethics, principlebased ethics, situation-based ethics, virtue ethics, and relational ethics) Recognize the unique characteristics of qualitative research in relationship to the need for reflective thinking in research ethics