Ethical Considerations (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is the role of the BSA in sociological research?
What is the role of the BSA in sociological research?
Establishes ethical standards
What does informed consent require from research participants?
What does informed consent require from research participants?
Clear agreement after being fully informed
What right must all research participants retain during a study?
What right must all research participants retain during a study?
Right to withdraw at any point
How do covert research methods relate to informed consent principles?
How do covert research methods relate to informed consent principles?
They breach consent principles
Why must researchers guarantee anonymity to participants?
Why must researchers guarantee anonymity to participants?
To reduce recognition risk
Which group is specifically identified as vulnerable in research?
Which group is specifically identified as vulnerable in research?
Homeless individuals
What must research never cause to participants?
What must research never cause to participants?
Physical or psychological harm
Which laws must researchers follow according to competence guidelines?
Which laws must researchers follow according to competence guidelines?
Data Protection Act
What boundary must researchers be careful not to cross?
What boundary must researchers be careful not to cross?
Privacy invasion
What challenge does secondary data present?
What challenge does secondary data present?
Confidentiality when reused
What ethical violation did Humphreys commit by using police contacts?
What ethical violation did Humphreys commit by using police contacts?
Invaded privacy to obtain addresses
How many detailed guidelines does the BSA provide for professional sociology?
How many detailed guidelines does the BSA provide for professional sociology?
61 guidelines