PSYC1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Wield, Scientific Method, Diarrhea
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Is the capacity of an individual to make informed decision. Right to withdraw at any time without penalty. Power imbalances - may need exclusion criteria. The experiment should aim at positive results for society that cannot be procured in some other way. The risks of the experiment should be in proportion to (that is, not exceed) the expected humanitarian benefits: is the requirement that the research will not deliberately harm and will be of benefit. It should be based on previous knowledge that justifies the experiment. The risks of the experiment should be in proportion to (that is, not exceed) the expected humanitarian benefits. The experiment should be set up in a way that avoids unnecessary physical and mental suffering and injuries. It should not be conducted when there is any reason to believe that it implies a risk of death or disabling injury.
