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CAEC Science
Nature of Science
3. Scientific Bias
3.1 Research Ethics, Ethical considerations

Research Ethics & Ethical Considerations in Science

Explore the moral principles that govern scientific research from informed consent and data integrity to conflict of interest and the protection of research participants.


What You'll Learn

Five core principles guide ethical research: beneficence, autonomy, justice, non-maleficence, confidentiality.
Informed consent ensures participants voluntarily agree before any research study begins.
Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and selective data reporting.
IRBs and peer review serve as institutional safeguards protecting participants and scientific integrity.

What You'll Practice

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Students apply ethical principles to real-world human and animal research scenarios.

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Questions test recognition of misconduct types including fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.

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Learners evaluate conflicts of interest, consent violations, and institutional oversight roles.

Why This Matters

Mastering research ethics equips students to conduct honest, responsible science and critically evaluate the integrity of scientific claims that shape medicine, policy, and public life.

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Informed Consent
Data Integrity
Research Misconduct
Scientific Ethics
Peer Review
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