PSYC 2920- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 26 pages long!)

• School: Memorial University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2920
• Professor: markherbert

Document Summary

Anonymous: in research, data are anonymous when, once collected, a researcher is completely unable to identify the participant who provided the data. Canadian council on animal care (ccac): a canadian organization responsible for setting standards for the ethical treatment of animals in research and ensuring they are upheld. Concern for welfare: principle that research should have beneficial effects while minimizing any harmful effect. Confederation: a person posing as a participant in an experiment who is actually part of the experiment. Confidential: principle that information is kept private; disclosure is limited only to the minimum number of people necessary. Debriefing: explanation of the purposes of the research that is given to participants following their participation in the research. Ethics code: documents created by research organizations and nations that offer guidance to researchers and professionals for ensuring the safety and welfare of research participants.