When Beginning Research on a New Topic the Selection of an Appropriate

question 45

Multiple Choice

When beginning research on a new topic the selection of an appropriate research design should follow:

• A) formulation of the study procedures.
• B) a thorough review of the published research on the topic of interest.
• C) consideration of ethical issues in testing of the hypothesis.
• D) operationalization of key concepts.

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Definitions:

Ethical Arguments

Discussions or considerations regarding what is morally right or wrong, often reflecting societal norms or personal values.

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Universal-Ethical Principles

A set of core ethical guidelines that are believed to be universally applicable to all humans, advocating for fairness, justice, and human rights.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist best known for his theory of moral development, which proposes that ethical reasoning progresses through distinct stages.