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

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  False

Question 3

Concealing the nature of the study from those being observed violates the norm of voluntary participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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 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

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 8

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 9

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 10

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Accepted Answer

Ethics and politics can significantly im

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

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 res

Question 14

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

Question 15

When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name,the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is

Accepted Answer

A)  anonymous. 
B)  confidential. 
C)  anonymous and confidential. 
D)  harmless. 
A)  anonymous. 
B)  confidential. 
C)  anonymous and confidential. 
D)  harmless.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Once people are told that their participation in a research study is voluntary,there are no ethical problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.

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

Concealing the nature of the study from those being observed violates the norm of voluntary participation.

Ethical issues are distinguished from political issues in research in that

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

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

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

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers should:

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

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Which of the following can harm subjects?

The PRIMARY ethical research issue raised by the Milgram study was

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.

When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name,the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is

Ethical considerations are invoked by

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

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

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Once people are told that their participation in a research study is voluntary,there are no ethical problems.

Why Study Research

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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

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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.

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

Concealing the nature of the study from those being observed violates the norm of voluntary participation.

Ethical issues are distinguished from political issues in research in that

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

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

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

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers should:

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

Illustrate how ethics and politics can affect social work research.

Which of the following can harm subjects?

The PRIMARY ethical research issue raised by the Milgram study was

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.

When names are removed from questionnaires and are replaced with identification numbers so that only the researcher can later link a response to a name,the researcher should tell the respondent that the information is

Ethical considerations are invoked by

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

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

The ethical issues are always readily apparent in research projects.

Once people are told that their participation in a research study is voluntary,there are no ethical problems.

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

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