Deck 4: Ethics and Research

Question 1

A researcher who decides to deceive participants in a study should:

A) determine that the study cannot be done without deception
B) argue convincingly that the importance of the study justifies deception
C) undeceive participants as soon as possible
D) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

The legal requirement that consent must be obtained:

A) applies to virtually all educational research
B) can be ignored in educational research
C) does not apply to most educational research
D) applies only to experimental studies in educational research

Answer 2

does not apply to most educational research

Question 3

Whether or not a given study has the possibility of causing harm to participants:

A) can be determined by examining the pertinent legal documents
B) must be determined by a review board established by the sponsoring institution
C) depends on whether or not any experimentation is involved
D) depends on the researcher's definition of harm

Answer 3

must be determined by a review board established by the sponsoring institution

Question 4

Ethical behavior of educational researchers is guided primarily by:

A) laws governing research practices
B) rules established by local school districts or other local agencies
C) the nature of the research study
D) ethical standards established by the profession

Question 5

Confidentiality requires that:

A) it be impossible to connect data to individuals
B) all data be collected anonymously
C) access to collected data be limited to research staff
D) participants not be asked for personal information

Question 6

Which of the following groups are not protected by laws governing privileged communication?

A) Physicians
B) Attorneys
C) Clergy
D) Researchers

Question 7

Informed consent to serve as a subject in research requires signing a document that states:

A) the purpose of the study
B) that the subject may end participation at any time
C) the probable risks involved
D) all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following does not qualify as being "exempt from risk?

A) Signed questionnaires describing financial status
B) Attitude scales pertaining to religion
C) Interviews regarding drug usage
D) Observation of antisocial behaviors

Question 9

Research with minors presents special ethical concerns because:

A) they are less likely to cooperate
B) they are harder to get information from
C) they are less likely to understand what is being asked of them
D) they are more likely to be harmed

Question 10

If a study involves risk to the participants, the researcher is not required to:

A) explain unknown risks
B) clarify all procedures to be used ahead of time
C) remain available after participation should concerns arise
D) allow the participant to withdraw any time he or she wishes to do so

Question 11

Which of the following is not correct?

A) Use of the Internet has facilitated cheating
B) Plagiarism can be unintentional
C) The source of ideas always needs to be cited
D) A reference for direct quotes must be given

Question 12

Matching

-IRB

A) Immoral
B) Decides which studies are exempt from Federal research guidelines
C) Establishes federal research guidelines
D) Studies including minors
E) Privileged communications

Question 13

Matching

-Unethical

A) Immoral
B) Decides which studies are exempt from Federal research guidelines
C) Establishes federal research guidelines
D) Studies including minors
E) Privileged communications

Question 14

Matching

-Informed consent

A) Immoral
B) Decides which studies are exempt from Federal research guidelines
C) Establishes federal research guidelines
D) Studies including minors
E) Privileged communications

Question 15

Matching

-A client's rights with his attorney

A) Immoral
B) Decides which studies are exempt from Federal research guidelines
C) Establishes federal research guidelines
D) Studies including minors
E) Privileged communications

Question 16

Matching

-HHS

A) Immoral
B) Decides which studies are exempt from Federal research guidelines
C) Establishes federal research guidelines
D) Studies including minors
E) Privileged communications

Question 17

In terms of constitutive definitions, "ethical" and "moral" are essentially synonymous.

Question 18

If a researcher must employ deception during a study, professional guidelines recommend that she has at least three years to disclose the truth to participants once the study is complete.

Question 19

Although a person signs a consent form to participate in a research study, he never waives his right to withdraw at any time and for any reason.

Question 20

The main ethical issue in the controversy over the Milgram experiments on obedience to authority dealt with the psychological harm to subjects who administered the maximum number of volts.

Question 21

If a subject in a study confesses to a resear