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Ensuring your research is ethical: A guide for Extended Project Qualification students
This student facing information sheet explains the term 'ethical research', why it is important and what pupils undertaking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) need to consider in this area when undertaking research which uses an experiment, survey or observational study. It guides students through a series of useful questions they need to consider about their research to ensure it is ethical.
This includes:
- Respect for individuals
- Acting in people's best interests
- Using neutral language
- Considering benefit versus harm
- Confidentiality and anonymity
- Being fair
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