2. What is Research Ethics?
• Research ethics is specifically interested in the
analysis of ethical issues that are raised when
people are involved as participants
in research.
• It is simply the basic principles of research.
3. What are the basic principles of
research?
• PRINCIPLE ONE: Minimising the risk of harm.
• PRINCIPLE TWO: Obtaining informed consent.
• PRINCIPLE THREE: Protecting anonymity and
confidentiality.
• PRINCIPLE FOUR: Avoiding deceptive
practices.
• PRINCIPLE FIVE: Providing the right to
withdraw.