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 pressured to publish positive results only. What ethical issue does this represent?
A scientist discovers a new gene-editing technique that could cure a disease but also be misused. What ethical considerations should be addressed before publishing the findings?
A study involves collecting genetic data from participants. What ethical issue must be considered regarding this data?
Describe one way to minimize harm to animals in biological research.
A researcher is pressured to publish positive results only. What ethical issue does this represent?
A researcher wants to publish the same results in two different journals without disclosure. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
A researcher wants to test a new drug on children without parental consent. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
A scientist discovers a new gene-editing technique that could cure a disease but also be misused. What ethical considerations should be addressed before publishing the findings?
Which international document outlines the 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 principle of autonomy in research ethics? (1) Researchers make all decisions, (2) Participants have the right to make informed choices, (3) Only the government decides, (4) Animals are not considered
Which of the following is a potential consequence of unethical research practices? (1) Loss of public trust, (2) Advancement of science, (3) Improved reputation, (4) Increased funding
Which of the following is a primary ethical principle in biological research? (1) Respect for persons, (2) Maximizing profit, (3) Ignoring consent, (4) Speed of results
Fill in the blank: ________ is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment in scientific research.
Fill in the blank: The ________ principle in animal research encourages using the minimum number of animals necessary to achieve scientific objectives.
Fill in the blank: The ________ principle in research ethics requires that all participants are treated equally and fairly.
Fill in the blank: The ethical principle of ________ requires researchers to treat all participants fairly and without discrimination.
A researcher wants to publish the same results in two different journals without disclosure. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
A researcher wants to test a new drug on children without parental consent. Is this ethical? Yes or No.
Is it ethical to fabricate or falsify data in biological research? Yes or No.
True or False: Ethical guidelines in research are only suggestions and do not need to be followed.
