Orientation to Research with Human Subjects

Ethics

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The ethical principles enunciated in the Belmont Report are for federally funded research only. True/False
Of the three principles, the one concerning Respect for the decision-making autonomy of individuals is the most important. True/False
The autonomy of individuals to make decisions for themselves is unaffected by the actions of the researcher. True/False
According to the Justice Ethic the risks of research should be confined to as few people as possible. True/False
To be truly worthy, research should always try to benefit everyone. True/False
Statistically valid research always meets the standard of "justice." True/False
In cases of doubt or controversy, the IRB may ignore one of the ethical principles to break a deadlock or facilitate approval of a research protocol. True/False

If you answered questions 1. Through 7. "false," you are correct.