CDIS 455 Ethics in Research

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to ethics in research as discussed in the lecture.

What are ethics?

Beliefs, conduct, conscience, conventions, decency, values, and principles of integrity that protect human rights.

Relativism

The belief that rules of conduct vary with individual needs, customs, and historical evolution.

Absolutism

The belief that rules of conduct are always the same, irrespective of individual circumstances.

What is an IRB?

Institutional Review Board, a group of experts and laypeople that review research proposals for ethical standards.

Duties of the IRB

To evaluate potential risks, assess safeguards, and recommend modifications as needed.

Code of Ethics

A formalized and written set of principles guiding the conduct of experimentation.

Three basic ethical principles identified by the Belmont Report

1. Respect for persons 2. Beneficence 3. Justice.

Participants in research

Human subjects included in research plans, chosen based on purpose and methodology.

Informed Consent Forms

Documents used in research that explain procedures, risks, benefits, and obtain participant consent.

Issues in research ethics

Concerns such as privacy, withholding treatment, collecting data, attrition, dishonesty, and conflicts of interest.

Evidence-Based Practice

Research-based approach to determine best practices in fields like audiology and speech-language pathology.