Ethical Issues L2

Question 1

If you use deception, what must you do?

Answer 1

Try and is alternative. If not:
Offer withdrawal
Debriefing

Question 2

What are the rules for confidentiality and privacy?

Answer 2

All data is confidential
Ops should be anonymous so use numbers or initials
Respect ops right to privacy
Pps may be unwilling to answer certain questions

Question 3

What are the rights to withdrawal?

Answer 3

Pps must be told their right to withdraw at any stage of the research

Question 4

What must you do for debriefing??

Answer 4

• discuss procedures and findings
• ensure in same state as before
• explain deceptions used
• reassure about performance behaviour
• offer retrospective withdrawal
• thank them

Question 5

What is briefing?

Answer 5

Before study, researcher must obtain consent and ensure pps understands task

Question 6

When does debriefing take place?

Answer 6

After study

Question 7

What is retrospective withdrawal?

Answer 7

Removing the results after an experiment