Question 1

The Canadian Sociological Association Statement of Professional Ethics covers the following areas related to research: ________.

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Question 2

Harriot is using ________ as a research method. There are not as many ethical considerations for this ________ research method as some other qualitative methods but Harriot knows there are still issues she needs to consider. For example, Harriot should be aware of how presentism and her own tastes and opinions will impact her analysis.

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Content analysis is an unobtrusive research method because it does not involve direct interaction with research subjects, thus posing fewer ethical concerns. However, researchers must still be mindful of biases such as presentism and personal opinions affecting their analysis.

Question 3

The initial Tri-Council Policy Statement was directed more toward biomedical studies and therefore did not really address ethical issues in qualitative social research.

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The initial Tri-Council Policy Statement was indeed more focused on biomedical research, which led to criticisms that it did not adequately address the ethical issues specific to qualitative social research. This gap was recognized and addressed in later revisions to better encompass the ethical considerations across a broader range of research disciplines.

Question 4

As the textbook demonstrates, the ethical complexity involved in doing research in a private organization or corporation makes it impossible to do such research.

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While conducting research in a private organization or corporation does involve ethical complexities, it is not impossible. Researchers can navigate these complexities through careful planning, obtaining necessary permissions, and adhering to ethical guidelines.

Question 5

Will C. van den Hoonaard's example of having to ask the oddviti prior to beginning his research on a small community in Iceland demonstrates the risk that researchers take by informing the gatekeeper of their research intentions.

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Question 6

The use of signed consent forms is highly contested by qualitative researchers.

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Signed consent forms can be seen as formal and impersonal, potentially affecting the natural interaction and trust between researcher and participant, which is crucial in qualitative research.

Question 7

The benefit of completing research through content analysis is that there are no ethical considerations.

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Content analysis, like all research methods, involves ethical considerations such as ensuring confidentiality, obtaining proper permissions for copyrighted materials, and accurately representing the data without bias.

Question 8

A researcher should try to form authentic relationships with participants.

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Forming authentic relationships with participants can help in building trust, ensuring ethical research practices, and improving the quality and depth of data collected by making participants more comfortable and willing to share.

Question 9

Preconceived ideas can stand in the way of sound qualitative research.

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Preconceived ideas or biases can influence the way researchers collect, analyze, and interpret data in qualitative research, potentially leading to skewed results and conclusions.

Question 10

Canadian national academic societies, such as the Canadian Sociological Association and the Canadian Anthropology Society, make no efforts to align their professional ethics with those of the Tri-Council Policy Statement.

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Canadian national academic societies, including the Canadian Sociological Association and the Canadian Anthropology Society, often strive to align their professional ethics with those of the Tri-Council Policy Statement, which is a guiding document for research ethics in Canada developed by the three major federal research funding agencies.

Question 11

The 2010 edition of the Tri-Council Policy Statement has a separate chapter devoted to qualitative research.

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The 2010 edition of the Tri-Council Policy Statement includes Chapter 10, which is specifically dedicated to qualitative research, acknowledging its distinct methodologies and ethical considerations.

Question 12

Student researchers who conduct studies involving humans do not need to apply for ethics approval.

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Student researchers conducting studies involving humans must apply for ethics approval to ensure their research complies with ethical standards and protects the rights and welfare of participants.

Question 13

Historically, researchers prioritized creating ethical spaces for research involving Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Historically, research involving Indigenous peoples in Canada often lacked ethical considerations and respect for Indigenous knowledge and autonomy, leading to exploitation and harm. It is only in recent decades that there has been a significant shift towards creating ethical spaces and frameworks for such research.

Question 14

Researchers generally spend very little time preparing for field work and preparing research-grant applications.

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Researchers often spend a significant amount of time preparing for field work and preparing research-grant applications, as both activities require thorough planning, literature review, and methodological design to ensure the success and funding of their projects.

Question 15

List the three ethical principles that form the basis of many official research ethics codes. Discuss each briefly and explain why these are core ethical principles for ethical qualitative researchers.

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Question 16

Describe the difference between covert research and deceptive research. As a novice qualitative researcher, would you be comfortable conducting research of this nature? Explain why or why not.

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Question 17

Identify a research topic where it might be necessary for you as the researcher to deceive your respondents.

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Question 18

List four of the questions the textbook argues should be considered before engaging in covert research and briefly summarize a study that was conducted using this method and the ethical implications of that study.

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Question 19

Using information from the text, make an argument for or against using consent forms in qualitative research.

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Question 20

Briefly describe the example of Guy Wright's work on seal hunters, and explain what critical concept this demonstrates.

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Quiz 4: Ethics on the Ground: A Moral Compass