research ethics 6

Dear Students

Attempt the following questions taking into consideration the materials discussed in this week.

Q1) Search the literature, in your area, for the benefits of research ethics and the risks of not following research ethics.

Q2) Summarize, in no more than 2-pages, an ethical code of conduct in your area of study.

Q3) Find and then summarize three cases of research ethics violations and their consequences in your area of study.

NB:

Use appropriate references.

You have to submit all answers in one word file.

Book – Business Research Methods by Donald R Cooper, 12^th Edition.

Chapter 2: Ethics in Business Research, PP 26-47

Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education, Health and Social Science, 5^th Edition

In the end of this week students should be able to:

What issues are covered in research ethics.
The goal of “no harm” for all research activities and what constitutes ‘no harm’ for participant, researcher and research sponsor
Understand ethically and socially responsible behaviors
The differing ethical dilemmas and responsibilities of researcher, sponsor, and research assistants.
The role of ethical codes of conduct in professional associations
Decide the ethical considerations in their area of study.