Ethical Guidelines for Research on Human Participants

These flashcards cover key concepts related to ethical guidelines for research involving human participants, highlighting informed consent, confidentiality, and the role of ethics review boards.

Informed Consent

The process by which participants are fully informed about the research and voluntarily agree to participate.

The Right to Withdraw

Participants have the right to withdraw from the study and to withdraw their data at any time without penalty.

Confidentiality

The obligation to protect the privacy of participant data and information.

Anonymity vs. Confidentiality

Anonymity ensures that participant identities are not known, while confidentiality protects identifiable information.

Ethical Review Boards

Organizations that review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met.

Participant Vulnerability

A condition in which participants may be at higher risk of harm due to their circumstances.

Tri-Council Policy Statement

A policy that establishes guidelines for ethical conduct in research involving humans in Canada.

Research Ethics

The moral principles guiding research to ensure the dignity, rights, and welfare of participants.

Participant Burden

The demands placed on participants in terms of time, effort, or emotional investment.

Stereotyping in Research

Assumptions made about individuals based on their demographic characteristics, impacting their treatment in research.