Research Ethics

Research Ethics: Text and Readings provides a comprehensive treatment of the kinds of ethical questions that arise in scientific research. The book aims to enhance the abilities of natural and social scientists to recognize, reflect on, and resolve ethical concerns in research. The book covers all of the major areas of ethical interest in scientific research. Topics include: Study design: random clinical trails, placebos, and Institutional Review Board oversight Human subjects research, including its justification and rational, the ethical recruitment of human subjects, and informed consent Privacy and confidentiality Ethical research using vulnerable populations, such as children, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women, and the elderly Animal experimentation and environmental concerns Plagiarism, falsification, and other forms of research misconduct Conflict of interest Ownership of data an intellectual property issues Public reporting of scientific research Throughout, the authors demonstrate that ethical research is better research. The book incorporates four distinct learning tools: clear explanatory text, timely and informative readings, vividly drawn case studies, and helpful selections for further reading.Barnbaum, Deborah R. is the author of 'Research Ethics' with ISBN 9780130212641 and ISBN 0130212644.