POLI 2P80 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Milgram Experiment, Scientific Misconduct
12 Dec 2015
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Concerns, dilemmas, and conflicts involved in conducting research. Help to define the boundaries of (il)legitimate research. Informs our sense of morality when conducting research. In the university sector (and for private researchers with government funds), the tri-council ethics board, and their rules apply. Involved the three major public research funding bodies in canada the social sciences and humanities research council, the medical research council and the natural sciences and engineering research council. In 1998, process culminated in a policy statement: ethical conduct for research involving humans. Respect for human dignity requires that research involving humans be conducted in a manner that is sensitive to the inherent worth of all human beings and the respect and consideration that they are do. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. If a participant withdraws consent, the participant can also request the withdrawal of their data or human biological materials. Must be voluntary and informed (disclosure of potential risks and benefits)
