Ethics in Biological Research
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Ethics in Biological Research starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one consequence of unethical behavior in biological research.
Describe one way researchers can ensure the confidentiality of participants' data.
Describe the importance of respecting cultural differences in biological research.
Describe the role of honesty in scientific research.
Describe what is meant by 'confidentiality' in biological research.
A researcher wants to test a new drug on humans. What must they obtain from each participant before starting the experiment? (1) Payment, (2) Informed consent, (3) Confidentiality, (4) Approval from friends
A scientist discovers a mistake in their published research. What is the ethical action to take? (1) Ignore it, (2) Correct the mistake publicly, (3) Hide the mistake, (4) Blame others
Which of the following is an ethical way to handle unexpected harm to participants during a study? (1) Ignore it, (2) Stop the study and provide help, (3) Hide the results, (4) Continue without changes
A researcher wants to test a new drug on humans. What must they obtain from each participant before starting the experiment? (1) Payment, (2) Informed consent, (3) Confidentiality, (4) Approval from friends
A scientist discovers a mistake in their published research. What is the ethical action to take? (1) Ignore it, (2) Correct the mistake publicly, (3) Hide the mistake, (4) Blame others
What is the main purpose of ethical guidelines in biological research? (1) To ensure the safety and rights of participants, (2) To make research faster, (3) To increase the cost of research, (4) To avoid publishing results
Which of the following best describes 'beneficence' in research ethics? (1) Doing good and maximizing benefits, (2) Doing harm, (3) Ignoring participants, (4) Hiding results
Fill in the blank: Ethical research must be ________ by an independent committee before it begins.
Fill in the blank: Researchers must avoid ________ by not allowing their personal beliefs to affect the outcome of their research.
Fill in the blank: The ethical principle of ________ means treating all participants fairly and equally.
Fill in the blank: The ethical principle of ________ requires researchers to maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harms.
Is it ethical to pressure someone to participate in a research study? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to publish research results that have been falsified? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to use someone’s data in research without their permission? Yes or No.
True or False: Ethical research requires that participants can withdraw from a study at any time without penalty.
