Question 1

Confidentiality in research is:

Accepted Answer

A) The way in which the researcher only discusses the research with a few named individuals. 
B) Relates to the people the researcher takes into her/his confidence. 
C) Generally refers to the guarantee that researchers often make to participants, individuals and/or organisations, that their contribution to the research project will remain confidential. 
D) Relates to the request the researcher makes to participants that the research remain confidential. 
A) The way in which the researcher only discusses the research with a few named individuals. 
B) Relates to the people the researcher takes into her/his confidence. 
C) Generally refers to the guarantee that researchers often make to participants, individuals and/or organisations, that their contribution to the research project will remain confidential. 
D) Relates to the request the researcher makes to participants that the research remain confidential. C

Question 2

In order to become an ethical practitioner it is important to begin to think like :

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A) Mother Theresa of Calcutta. 
B) Sir Alan Sugar. 
C) The Governor of the Central Bank. 
D) An ethical practitioner. 
A) Mother Theresa of Calcutta. 
B) Sir Alan Sugar. 
C) The Governor of the Central Bank. 
D) An ethical practitioner. D

Question 3

The researcher reflects on the ethical issues in each phase of the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Ethics in business is the application of ethical principles and standards to business research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Plagiarism is:

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A) The presentation of somebody else's work as your own. 
B) An outbreak of the black death. 
C) The way in which students sometimes challenge their teachers. 
D) Is the way in which some students lag behind others. 
A) The presentation of somebody else's work as your own. 
B) An outbreak of the black death. 
C) The way in which students sometimes challenge their teachers. 
D) Is the way in which some students lag behind others.

Question 6

Two fundamental ethical issues in research are the integrity of the researcher and the quality of the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a researcher, you should critically engage with:

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A) Each and every aspect of your research project. 
B) Your thesis supervisor. 
C) Your institution in terms of the supports provided for research by the institution. 
D) The participants in your research. 
A) Each and every aspect of your research project. 
B) Your thesis supervisor. 
C) Your institution in terms of the supports provided for research by the institution. 
D) The participants in your research.

Question 8

The first priniciple of the Hippocratic Oath is:

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A) The market decides. 
B) Cash is king. 
C) Above all, do no harm. 
D) Carpe diem. (Seize the day) 
A) The market decides. 
B) Cash is king. 
C) Above all, do no harm. 
D) Carpe diem. (Seize the day)

Question 9

Validity in research is:

Accepted Answer

A) The question of how correct the researcher is in the findings they draw from their research. 
B) The seal of approval the research superviser gives the research when s/he approves the research proposal. 
C) A question of how logical, truthful, robust, sound, reasonable, meaningful and useful the research is. 
D) A question of the integrity of the researcher. 
A) The question of how correct the researcher is in the findings they draw from their research. 
B) The seal of approval the research superviser gives the research when s/he approves the research proposal. 
C) A question of how logical, truthful, robust, sound, reasonable, meaningful and useful the research is. 
D) A question of the integrity of the researcher.

Question 10

As a researcher, you should critically engage with every aspect of your research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The informed consent form, as well as providing a record of consent to participate in the research project, can serve as a prompt for ethical reflection, and it can provide an insight into the ethical standards of the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Code of Ethics of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland provides guidance on:

Accepted Answer

A) The latest accounting principles. 
B) The fundamental ethical principle, do no harm. 
C) Five fundamental ethical principles, among them integrity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. 
D) The leading accounting firms in Scotland. 
A) The latest accounting principles. 
B) The fundamental ethical principle, do no harm. 
C) Five fundamental ethical principles, among them integrity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. 
D) The leading accounting firms in Scotland.

Question 13

A research ethics committee (REC) is:

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A) A barrier to research. 
B) A means by which some organisations protect themselves from being sued. 
C) A nuisance. 
D) Convened by organisations to monitor and police the ethical standards of research projects carried out under its auspices. 
A) A barrier to research. 
B) A means by which some organisations protect themselves from being sued. 
C) A nuisance. 
D) Convened by organisations to monitor and police the ethical standards of research projects carried out under its auspices.

Question 14

Ethics can be defined as:

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A) The moral principles governing the conduct of an individual, a group, or an organisation. 
B) Rules governing society. 
C) The basis of the criminal code. 
D) A list of rights and wrongs. 
A) The moral principles governing the conduct of an individual, a group, or an organisation. 
B) Rules governing society. 
C) The basis of the criminal code. 
D) A list of rights and wrongs.

Question 15

Ethics is business research is:

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A) A list of the right way to do things in business research. 
B) A list of rules governing the way in which to conduct business research. 
C) The code under which researchers can be prosecuted if they break the law. 
D) Simply the application of ethical principles and standards to business research. 
A) A list of the right way to do things in business research. 
B) A list of rules governing the way in which to conduct business research. 
C) The code under which researchers can be prosecuted if they break the law. 
D) Simply the application of ethical principles and standards to business research.

Question 16

The value of every research project is predicated upon:

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of time the researcher can devote to the research. 
B) The amount of money the research has spent on the research. 
C) The integrity of the researcher. 
D) The amount of time the research/thesis superviser has given the researcher. 
A) The amount of time the researcher can devote to the research. 
B) The amount of money the research has spent on the research. 
C) The integrity of the researcher. 
D) The amount of time the research/thesis superviser has given the researcher.

Question 17

Informed consent is:

Accepted Answer

A) The consent the gatekeepers give the researcher to carry out the research. 
B) Consent given by a person to participate in research when that person has been informed of the possible, potential or likely consequences for them and for others following their participation. 
C) Is when a potential participant informs the researcher that they consent to participate in the research. 
D) Is a formal written consent potential participants must give the researcher before they can participate in the research. 
A) The consent the gatekeepers give the researcher to carry out the research. 
B) Consent given by a person to participate in research when that person has been informed of the possible, potential or likely consequences for them and for others following their participation. 
C) Is when a potential participant informs the researcher that they consent to participate in the research. 
D) Is a formal written consent potential participants must give the researcher before they can participate in the research.

Question 18

In order to undertake research ethically:

Accepted Answer

A) We must take a course in research ethics. 
B) We must make a list of all the things that could possibly go wrong in the research project. 
C) We must, to begin with, understand the basic concepts of research. It is unethical to present yourself as a researcher if you do not know how to conduct research. 
D) We must not engage in criminal actitivity. 
A) We must take a course in research ethics. 
B) We must make a list of all the things that could possibly go wrong in the research project. 
C) We must, to begin with, understand the basic concepts of research. It is unethical to present yourself as a researcher if you do not know how to conduct research. 
D) We must not engage in criminal actitivity.

Question 19

In open discussions about your research:

Accepted Answer

A) Someone will steal your ideas. 
B) You will bore people so much they will stop talking to you. 
C) You have to be careful that you don't lose marks for not being clever enough. 
D) Potential issues and pitfalls will arise and they can be dealt with immediately. 
A) Someone will steal your ideas. 
B) You will bore people so much they will stop talking to you. 
C) You have to be careful that you don't lose marks for not being clever enough. 
D) Potential issues and pitfalls will arise and they can be dealt with immediately.

Question 20

It is important for standards of ethics in research:

Accepted Answer

A) That each researcher learns the basic rules of research. 
B) That each researcher swear an oath of ethics. 
C) That each researcher becomes an ethically reflective practitioner. 
D) That each student read at least one book on research ethics. 
A) That each researcher learns the basic rules of research. 
B) That each researcher swear an oath of ethics. 
C) That each researcher becomes an ethically reflective practitioner. 
D) That each student read at least one book on research ethics.

Confidentiality in research is:

In order to become an ethical practitioner it is important to begin to think like :

The researcher reflects on the ethical issues in each phase of the research process.

Ethics in business is the application of ethical principles and standards to business research.

Plagiarism is:

Two fundamental ethical issues in research are the integrity of the researcher and the quality of the research.

As a researcher, you should critically engage with:

The first priniciple of the Hippocratic Oath is:

Validity in research is:

As a researcher, you should critically engage with every aspect of your research project.

The informed consent form, as well as providing a record of consent to participate in the research project, can serve as a prompt for ethical reflection, and it can provide an insight into the ethical standards of the research project.

The Code of Ethics of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland provides guidance on:

A research ethics committee (REC) is:

Ethics can be defined as:

Ethics is business research is:

The value of every research project is predicated upon:

Informed consent is:

In order to undertake research ethically:

In open discussions about your research:

It is important for standards of ethics in research:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 3: Understanding Research Ethics

Confidentiality in research is:

In order to become an ethical practitioner it is important to begin to think like :

The researcher reflects on the ethical issues in each phase of the research process.

Ethics in business is the application of ethical principles and standards to business research.

Plagiarism is:

Two fundamental ethical issues in research are the integrity of the researcher and the quality of the research.

As a researcher, you should critically engage with:

The first priniciple of the Hippocratic Oath is:

Validity in research is:

As a researcher, you should critically engage with every aspect of your research project.

The informed consent form, as well as providing a record of consent to participate in the research project, can serve as a prompt for ethical reflection, and it can provide an insight into the ethical standards of the research project.

The Code of Ethics of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland provides guidance on:

A research ethics committee (REC) is:

Ethics can be defined as:

Ethics is business research is:

The value of every research project is predicated upon:

Informed consent is:

In order to undertake research ethically:

In open discussions about your research:

It is important for standards of ethics in research:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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