Question 1

Choose an ethical issue presented in this chapter,create a research situation in which this issue could arise,and tell how you would handle it.

Accepted Answer

An ethical issue presented in this chapter is the use of animals in research.

Research Situation: 
Imagine a situation where a pharmaceutical company is conducting a study to test the effectiveness of a new drug. The study requires the use of animals to determine the drug's safety and potential side effects.

Handling the Issue: 
As a researcher, I would first consider the ethical guidelines and regulations set forth by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Animal Welfare Act. I would ensure that the animals used in the study are treated humanely and that their welfare is a top priority. I would also explore alternative methods, such as computer modeling or in vitro testing, to minimize the use of animals in research. Additionally, I would be transparent about the use of animals in the study and communicate the potential benefits of the research to the scientific community and the public. Overall, I would strive to conduct the study in a responsible and ethical manner, while also advancing scientific knowledge and medical advancements.

Question 2

Are there any situations in which a researcher is justified in deceiving subjects? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

There are some situations in which a researcher may be justified in deceiving subjects, but these situations are rare and should be carefully considered. One potential justification for deception is when the research question is of significant importance and cannot be effectively studied without deceiving the subjects. For example, if the research question involves studying how people react to a certain stimulus without their knowledge of the true nature of the study, then deception may be necessary in order to obtain accurate and unbiased data.

Another potential justification for deception is when the potential harm to the subjects is minimal and the benefits of the research are substantial. In these cases, the researcher must weigh the potential harm of the deception against the potential benefits of the research and ensure that the benefits outweigh the harm.

However, it is important to note that deception should only be used as a last resort and should be carefully justified and minimized as much as possible. Researchers have a responsibility to prioritize the well-being and autonomy of their subjects, and deception should only be used when absolutely necessary and when there are no alternative methods available. Additionally, researchers should always debrief their subjects after the study and explain the reasons for the deception, as well as ensure that the subjects do not experience any lasting harm as a result of the deception. Overall, while there may be rare situations in which deception is justified, it should be used with caution and ethical considerations.

Question 3

According to the NASW Code of Ethics,social workers violate their ethical responsibilities if they refrain from using research to guide their practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers should:

Accepted Answer

A) use research to guide their practice. 
B) critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge relevant to social work. 
C) base practice on empirically based knowledge. 
D) All of these. 
E) None of these. 
A) use research to guide their practice. 
B) critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge relevant to social work. 
C) base practice on empirically based knowledge. 
D) All of these. 
E) None of these.

Question 5

The norm of voluntary participation threatens the social research goal of generalizability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain why bias and insensitivity regarding gender and culture in a study's methodology can be relevant to the ethics of the study.

Accepted Answer

Bias and insensitivity regarding gender

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the dilemma involving the right to receive services versus the responsibility to evaluate service effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) This is not really a dilemma, since no conflict in values is involved. 
B) All professionals agree that services should never be delayed, even if their effects have not yet been verified. 
C) No professionals question the ethics of providing untested services, as long as we have good intentions. 
D) None of these. 
A) This is not really a dilemma, since no conflict in values is involved. 
B) All professionals agree that services should never be delayed, even if their effects have not yet been verified. 
C) No professionals question the ethics of providing untested services, as long as we have good intentions. 
D) None of these.

Question 8

As soon as you tell subjects that you are doing research,the ethical issue of the researcher's identity is no longer a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ethical obligations regarding analysis and reporting

Accepted Answer

A) require that technical shortcomings and failures of the study be revealed. 
B) allow the researcher to determine whether or not to report negative findings. 
C) Encourage the researcher to always describe the findings as the product of a carefully preplanned analytical strategy. 
D) all of these. 
A) require that technical shortcomings and failures of the study be revealed. 
B) allow the researcher to determine whether or not to report negative findings. 
C) Encourage the researcher to always describe the findings as the product of a carefully preplanned analytical strategy. 
D) all of these.

Question 10

The lack of intrusion of the researcher's own political position on research is called

Accepted Answer

A) value-free research. 
B) anonymity. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) the identity of the researcher. 
E) deception. 
A) value-free research. 
B) anonymity. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) the identity of the researcher. 
E) deception.

Question 11

Which of the following can harm subjects?

Accepted Answer

A) having them face aspects of themselves that they do not normally consider. 
B) asking them to reveal their unpopular attitudes. 
C) asking them to identify their deviant behavior. 
D) allowing them to easily identify themselves in the final report. 
E) All of these. 
A) having them face aspects of themselves that they do not normally consider. 
B) asking them to reveal their unpopular attitudes. 
C) asking them to identify their deviant behavior. 
D) allowing them to easily identify themselves in the final report. 
E) All of these.

Question 12

The PRIMARY ethical research issue raised by the Milgram study was

Accepted Answer

A) the willingness of people to harm others when "following orders" required it. 
B) the administering of electrical shocks. 
C) the effects of the methods on the experimental subjects. 
D) the effects of the methods on the learner. 
E) the examination of obedience as a topic for study. 
A) the willingness of people to harm others when "following orders" required it. 
B) the administering of electrical shocks. 
C) the effects of the methods on the experimental subjects. 
D) the effects of the methods on the learner. 
E) the examination of obedience as a topic for study.

Question 13

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Accepted Answer

Ethics and politics can significantly im

Question 14

Science can be affected by political matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ethical considerations are invoked by

Accepted Answer

A) the kinds of individuals serving as participants. 
B) the setting in which the research is to take place. 
C) the analysis of the data. 
D) the reporting of the data. 
E) All of these may invoke ethical considerations. 
A) the kinds of individuals serving as participants. 
B) the setting in which the research is to take place. 
C) the analysis of the data. 
D) the reporting of the data. 
E) All of these may invoke ethical considerations.

Question 16

Briefly summarize both sides of the arguments regarding Epstein's study of a bogus article to test journal bias.

Accepted Answer

On one side of the argument, supporters

Question 17

Because social scientists rarely plan studies that could physically harm subjects,the issue of no harm to subjects is not a real problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ethical research issue(s)raised by the Trouble in the Tearoom study was/were:

Accepted Answer

A) invasion of privacy. 
B) deception. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) invasion of privacy and deception. 
A) invasion of privacy. 
B) deception. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) invasion of privacy and deception.

Question 19

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ethical issues are distinguished from political issues in research in that

Accepted Answer

A) ethics deals more with the substance of research. 
B) politics deals more with the methods of research. 
C) formal codes of accepted political conduct are not comparable to the codes of ethical conduct. 
D) ethics deals more with the use of research. 
A) ethics deals more with the substance of research. 
B) politics deals more with the methods of research. 
C) formal codes of accepted political conduct are not comparable to the codes of ethical conduct. 
D) ethics deals more with the use of research.

Choose an ethical issue presented in this chapter,create a research situation in which this issue could arise,and tell how you would handle it.

Are there any situations in which a researcher is justified in deceiving subjects? Explain your answer.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics,social workers violate their ethical responsibilities if they refrain from using research to guide their practice.

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers should:

The norm of voluntary participation threatens the social research goal of generalizability.

Explain why bias and insensitivity regarding gender and culture in a study's methodology can be relevant to the ethics of the study.

Which of the following statements is true about the dilemma involving the right to receive services versus the responsibility to evaluate service effectiveness?

As soon as you tell subjects that you are doing research,the ethical issue of the researcher's identity is no longer a problem.

Ethical obligations regarding analysis and reporting

The lack of intrusion of the researcher's own political position on research is called

Which of the following can harm subjects?

The PRIMARY ethical research issue raised by the Milgram study was

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Science can be affected by political matters.

Ethical considerations are invoked by

Briefly summarize both sides of the arguments regarding Epstein's study of a bogus article to test journal bias.

Because social scientists rarely plan studies that could physically harm subjects,the issue of no harm to subjects is not a real problem.

The ethical research issue(s)raised by the Trouble in the Tearoom study was/were:

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Ethical issues are distinguished from political issues in research in that

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Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

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Exam 5: Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Choose an ethical issue presented in this chapter,create a research situation in which this issue could arise,and tell how you would handle it.

Are there any situations in which a researcher is justified in deceiving subjects? Explain your answer.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics,social workers violate their ethical responsibilities if they refrain from using research to guide their practice.

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers should:

The norm of voluntary participation threatens the social research goal of generalizability.

Explain why bias and insensitivity regarding gender and culture in a study's methodology can be relevant to the ethics of the study.

Which of the following statements is true about the dilemma involving the right to receive services versus the responsibility to evaluate service effectiveness?

As soon as you tell subjects that you are doing research,the ethical issue of the researcher's identity is no longer a problem.

Ethical obligations regarding analysis and reporting

The lack of intrusion of the researcher's own political position on research is called

Which of the following can harm subjects?

The PRIMARY ethical research issue raised by the Milgram study was

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Science can be affected by political matters.

Ethical considerations are invoked by

Briefly summarize both sides of the arguments regarding Epstein's study of a bogus article to test journal bias.

Because social scientists rarely plan studies that could physically harm subjects,the issue of no harm to subjects is not a real problem.

The ethical research issue(s)raised by the Trouble in the Tearoom study was/were:

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Ethical issues are distinguished from political issues in research in that

Why Study Research?

Evidence-Based Practice: The Research Process

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters