Learning Objectives

3.1 Outline the historical background concerning the ethical practice in relation to people who are dependent; identify the three basic ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.

3.2 Identify the four ethical principles to take into consideration when seeking consultations to achieve the most valid answers from participants.

3.3 Summarize the criteria the Institutional Review Board uses to determine whether a study is a research that requires informed consent.

3.4 Discuss how internet research can influence your research.

3.5 Indicate the eight scientific guidelines that are used to ensure social work research is done well.