ResearchMethods/Introduction/ResearchProcess/Quizzes
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Starting the research process
- What does the research process start with?
- A research topic
- Correct. First we have a topic in mind
- A research method
- Incorrect. The method is selected to address the research question
- A theory
- Could be. Sometimes the researcher has a theory in mind, and they will look for a question still pending in that theory
- A practical problem
- Possibly. However, you would have to go and see if there is a gap in theory explaining this problem .
- A research topic
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Research ethics
What ethical principles should you keep in mind when designing research?
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- Research merit, which mean the research is meant to benefit science and society ;
- Research integrity, which means that researchers act responsibly, in a thorough and competent manner, meeting their professional obligations, and being truthful.
- The justice of the research, which means it distributes benefits and burdens fairly;
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Research ethics: recruitment
What ethical principles should you keep in mind when recruiting participants for research?
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- Informed consent, which mean the researcher lets participants know in advance everything that might reasonably be expected to affect their decision ;
- Voluntary participation, which means that participants are free to refuse or stop their participation at any time.
- Confidentiality, which means the researcher does not disclose information about the participants without their consent;
- Anonymity, which means not disclosing individuals' participation in the study, and removing identifying details from reported data;
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Research ethics: Beneficence
- What does the principle of beneficence consider?
- The extent of care researchers offer to participants
- Incorrect. Although this care is important, it is not what beneficence is about.
- The proven benefits of the research versus potential benefits
- Incorrect. We often do not have proof of benefits before research has been done, and therefore we cannot evaluate them.
- The potential harm to participants versus potential harm to society
- Not really. Of course, potential harm to participants and potential harm to society need to be considered as part of the beneficence principle, but remember considering the benefits too
- The extent of potential benefits versus potential harm
- Correct. The benefits of the research must be greater than its potential harm.
- The extent of care researchers offer to participants
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Research questions
Where can you find ideas for research question?
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- Informal observation of behaviours firsthand, or secondhand observations from nonscientific sources, such as newspapers, books, and so on.;
- Ideas can come from practical problems, and inspire applied research in fields like law, health, education, and sports.
- Past research often suggests directions for research, typically in the last major section of a research article ;