Deck 2: Ethics and Social Science Research

Question 1

Reason(s) why a researcher should inform potential participants that they would be research subjects include(s)

A) it supports the norm of informed consent.
B) not announcing the research activity can influence the objectivity of the observer.
C) not disclosing one's identity as a participant in a research activity can affect the activities of the subjects.
D) d. all of these (a, b, c)

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Anonymity means that the researcher

A) does not know the identity of the respondents.
B) knows respondents' identities but does not reveal any information about them.
C) keeps their information private and secret.
D) all of these (a, b, c)

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Results of the long-term Fisher Folk observational study by Carolyn Ellis show that

A) there are risks and benefits from not keeping respondents fully informed when included in a research study.
B) the American Sociological Association realized the need for stringent new guidelines about professional conduct in the field.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The textbook excerpt about the study described in Tearoom Trade by Laud Humphreys reveals that

A) respondents who later find out that they were used for research without their knowledge can have strong negative reactions to the results.
B) the American Sociological Association realized the need for stringent new guidelines about professional conduct in the field.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 5

The Belmont Report identifies which of the following ethical principles?

A) beneficence
B) respect for persons
C) justice
D) all of these (a, b, c)