Ethics in Research

by Ian Gregory

Overview

This book encourages reflection upon the inescapable ethical dimensions of the conduct of research. Gregory explores how ethical concerns inform not only the conduct of research but how they enter into the very decision to engage in a piece of research, the interpretation of data and what is done with research findings. Issues arising from the reflections of the text will be brought to bear upon the character of the researcher, the place (if any) of codes in practice for researchers and whether if in deference to ethical considerations there are limitations upon what can be countenanced in the name of research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826464774
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/01/2003
Series:	Continuum Research Methods
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Ian Gregory is Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of York, UK.

Table of Contents

1) The aims and purposes of educational research2) Why ethics and research3) Some ethical considerations and the conduct of research - informed consent, trust, anonumity etc.4) Ethical considerations and the conduct of research - what is owed to those who fund research, those who allow the vonduct of research in the midst of their lives.5. Ethical considerations and 'outsider' research.6. What role is there for Ethical Codes for researchers? 7. Is there a place for 'covert' research as well as 'overt' research? 8. Concluding reflections; the educational researcher and educational research.