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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A researcher is offered money by a company to publish favorable results. What ethical principle is at risk?
A study involves collecting genetic data from participants. What ethical issue should the researcher consider regarding data storage?
Describe one ethical issue related to the use of human embryonic stem cells in research.
Describe one way in which bias can be reduced in biological research.
A researcher is offered money by a company to publish favorable results. What ethical principle is at risk?
A researcher wants to test a new drug on children without parental consent. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
A scientist discovers an error in their published research. What is the ethical action to take? (1) Ignore it, (2) Correct the error publicly, (3) Blame others, (4) Hide the data
A study involves collecting genetic data from participants. What ethical issue should the researcher consider regarding data storage?
A scientist discovers an error in their published research. What is the ethical action to take? (1) Ignore it, (2) Correct the error publicly, (3) Blame others, (4) Hide the data
Which international document outlines ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects? (1) The Nuremberg Code, (2) The Helsinki Declaration, (3) The Geneva Convention, (4) The Kyoto Protocol
Which of the following best describes the role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)? (1) To fund research, (2) To review and approve research proposals for ethical compliance, (3) To conduct experiments, (4) To publish research papers
Which of the following is a key principle of ethical research involving human participants? (1) Informed consent, (2) Maximizing profit, (3) Ignoring privacy, (4) Withholding information
The 3Rs principle in animal research stands for Replacement, Reduction, and ________.
The ethical principle of ________ means treating all research participants fairly and equally.
The principle of ________ requires researchers to be honest and accurate in reporting their findings.
The principle of ________ requires researchers to maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harms.
A researcher wants to test a new drug on children without parental consent. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to exclude certain groups from research without a valid scientific reason? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to pressure participants to remain in a study against their will? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to publish the same research findings in multiple journals without disclosure? Yes or No.
