Question 4    (Received 0 out of 1 point)
 
incorrect Question: What is the over-riding principle governing ethical research behaviour?

Your answer: (4) To preserve the anonymity of your participants.
  Correct answer: (1) To protect research participants and their communities from harm.
  Feedback: Better luck next time. The correct answer is option 1. The over-riding principle governing ethical behaviour in research involving human subjects is to protect them, their families and their communities from harm, now, or in the future. Options 3 and 4 are designed to help you achieve this aim of protection from harm. Dealing with sensitive topics is often unavoidable, but should be treated with special care. For example, participants who are asked questions about topics which may be painful to them, will usually have to undergo some professional de-briefing as part of the interview process.

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