Question 1

Audiotaping and videotaping can be used in data collection if:

Accepted Answer

A)  participants consent to be taped. 
B)  participants know what is to be recorded. 
C)  participants know how the recording is being made. 
D)  the researcher protects the confidentiality of participants who are recorded. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  participants consent to be taped. 
B)  participants know what is to be recorded. 
C)  participants know how the recording is being made. 
D)  the researcher protects the confidentiality of participants who are recorded. 
E)  All of the above. E

Question 2

There is one agreed-upon and published set of ethical standards and practices for conducting communication research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-Overly invasive physical procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing G

Question 4

An institutional review board, or human subjects review committee, can make which of the following decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approve the research proposal. 
B)  Require changes in the research proposal. 
C)  Deny the research proposal. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Approve the research proposal. 
B)  Require changes in the research proposal. 
C)  Deny the research proposal. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 5

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-Has the potential to occur when researchers explore sensitive topics, or use methods in which participants re-live negative situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing

Question 6

Identify five questions researchers should ask and answer during the design of their research projects.

Accepted Answer

1. What is the specific research questio

Question 7

Research sponsors and universities can differ to which ethical standards are required. Before collecting any data, researchers should check with their institution (and sponsor, if applicable) to determine which standards must be followed and which approvals are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-Information or data the participant provides is controlled by the researcher so others do not have access to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing

Question 9

Explain why plagiarism is an ethical concern to which researchers must attend.

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism is an ethical concern for res

Question 10

Informed consent is:

Accepted Answer

A)  when participants voluntarily agree to participate in your research project. 
B)  when participants voluntarily agree to participate in your research project after being given basic information about the research process. 
C)  explaining the research procedure to individuals before they are chosen to participate in your research project. 
D)  the letter researchers send to participants asking them to participate in the research project. 
E)  the form participants sign after they have participated in the research project. 
A)  when participants voluntarily agree to participate in your research project. 
B)  when participants voluntarily agree to participate in your research project after being given basic information about the research process. 
C)  explaining the research procedure to individuals before they are chosen to participate in your research project. 
D)  the letter researchers send to participants asking them to participate in the research project. 
E)  the form participants sign after they have participated in the research project.

Question 11

Give examples of the two broad ethical responsibilities all researchers share.

Accepted Answer

Researchers across various disciplines s

Question 12

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-Opportunity for researcher to explain the purpose of the study and expected results

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing

Question 13

The best time to consider the ethical standards for conducting research is in the planning of the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Informed consent creates obligations and responsibilities for the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain why ethical standards for conducting research would change with respect to changes in scientific practices and in response to collecting data from new locations.

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards for conducting researc

Question 16

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-A person who pretends to be participating in the research project but is really helping the researcher with the conditions of the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing

Question 17

Respect for persons is achieved when:

Accepted Answer

A)  research participants are treated as capable of making decisions for themselves. 
B)  researchers take extra steps to protect those participants who are not capable of making their own decisions. 
C)  participants voluntarily participate in the research project. 
D)  participants agree to participate after being given a description of the project and their involvement. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  research participants are treated as capable of making decisions for themselves. 
B)  researchers take extra steps to protect those participants who are not capable of making their own decisions. 
C)  participants voluntarily participate in the research project. 
D)  participants agree to participate after being given a description of the project and their involvement. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 18

Match the following descriptions and the terms
-Purposely and necessarily misleading participants so they are ignorant about the purpose of the research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing 
A)  deception 
B)  confederate 
C)  physical harm 
D)  psychological harm 
E)  anonymity
F) confidentiality
G) debriefing

Question 19

Because it is more difficult for researchers using qualitative methods to completely plan their research process, they are allowed to avoid informed consent procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Regardless of who prepares the research report, the researcher is responsible for the accuracy of data contained in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Audiotaping and videotaping can be used in data collection if:

There is one agreed-upon and published set of ethical standards and practices for conducting communication research.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Overly invasive physical procedures

An institutional review board, or human subjects review committee, can make which of the following decisions?

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Has the potential to occur when researchers explore sensitive topics, or use methods in which participants re-live negative situations.

Identify five questions researchers should ask and answer during the design of their research projects.

Research sponsors and universities can differ to which ethical standards are required. Before collecting any data, researchers should check with their institution (and sponsor, if applicable) to determine which standards must be followed and which approvals are needed.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Information or data the participant provides is controlled by the researcher so others do not have access to it.

Explain why plagiarism is an ethical concern to which researchers must attend.

Informed consent is:

Give examples of the two broad ethical responsibilities all researchers share.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Opportunity for researcher to explain the purpose of the study and expected results

The best time to consider the ethical standards for conducting research is in the planning of the research process.

Informed consent creates obligations and responsibilities for the researcher.

Explain why ethical standards for conducting research would change with respect to changes in scientific practices and in response to collecting data from new locations.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -A person who pretends to be participating in the research project but is really helping the researcher with the conditions of the study.

Respect for persons is achieved when:

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Purposely and necessarily misleading participants so they are ignorant about the purpose of the research study.

Because it is more difficult for researchers using qualitative methods to completely plan their research process, they are allowed to avoid informed consent procedures.

Regardless of who prepares the research report, the researcher is responsible for the accuracy of data contained in the report.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 3: Research Ethics

Audiotaping and videotaping can be used in data collection if:

There is one agreed-upon and published set of ethical standards and practices for conducting communication research.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Overly invasive physical procedures

An institutional review board, or human subjects review committee, can make which of the following decisions?

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Has the potential to occur when researchers explore sensitive topics, or use methods in which participants re-live negative situations.

Identify five questions researchers should ask and answer during the design of their research projects.

Research sponsors and universities can differ to which ethical standards are required. Before collecting any data, researchers should check with their institution (and sponsor, if applicable) to determine which standards must be followed and which approvals are needed.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Information or data the participant provides is controlled by the researcher so others do not have access to it.

Explain why plagiarism is an ethical concern to which researchers must attend.

Informed consent is:

Give examples of the two broad ethical responsibilities all researchers share.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Opportunity for researcher to explain the purpose of the study and expected results

The best time to consider the ethical standards for conducting research is in the planning of the research process.

Informed consent creates obligations and responsibilities for the researcher.

Explain why ethical standards for conducting research would change with respect to changes in scientific practices and in response to collecting data from new locations.

Match the following descriptions and the terms -A person who pretends to be participating in the research project but is really helping the researcher with the conditions of the study.

Respect for persons is achieved when:

Match the following descriptions and the terms -Purposely and necessarily misleading participants so they are ignorant about the purpose of the research study.

Because it is more difficult for researchers using qualitative methods to completely plan their research process, they are allowed to avoid informed consent procedures.

Regardless of who prepares the research report, the researcher is responsible for the accuracy of data contained in the report.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters