Canadian researchers are responsible for making sure that their work adheres to the
guidance provided in TCPS 2. This means that: - ANSWER-Pursuing
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without also considering the implications of the research for participants is unethical.
The Texas Vampires incident captures a number of practices that could easily be
labeled unethical. For example, as a way to increase the sample size for the study,
individuals were told that not participating in the research could put them in danger of
sudden death. Which core principle was violated most by this behaviour? - ANSWERConcern for Welfare
The purpose of the Stanford prison experiment was to understand the development of
norms and the effects of roles, labels, and social expectations in a simulated prison
environment. The simulation became so real, and the guards became so abusive, that
half the prisoners were released early due to severe emotional or cognitive reactions.
What ethical principle could be used to make the strongest case for shutting down the
study after only 6 days rather than the planned two weeks? - ANSWER-Concern for
Welfare
How does TCPS 2 define research? - ANSWER-An undertaking intended to extend
knowledge through a disciplined inquiry or systematic investigation
Which of the following examples of research will likely require a submission for REB
review? - ANSWER-A study on the impact of discrimination and bullying on adolescent
Métis attitudes and behaviours
Which of the following examples of research could likely proceed without REB review? -
ANSWER-A study relying on data from Statistics Canada to examine the economic
status of Canadians who were dropped from welfare due to budget cutbacks in the
1990's
A proposal to a Research Ethics Board (REB) must clearly state... - ANSWER-Both the
probability and the magnitude of foreseeable risks to participants.
A research proposal is submitted to an REB that openly identifies foreseeable risks to
participants. This proposal... - ANSWER-must argue that potential benefits to
participants, or knowledge gained from the study, justifies the foreseeable risks
Social and economic risks are not always obvious. Which of these scenarios could pose
these risks? - ANSWER-A researcher studying business management styles holds
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