WU Week 2 Psychology Ethics in Research Discussion

Walden University has established high ethical standards  for research. Many ethical challenges can be addressed before you begin your  research project. In fact, Walden’s institutional research board (IRB) must  approve your research proposal before you can begin recruiting research  participants or collecting data.

Receiving IRB approval is not the end of your ethical  considerations; it is just the beginning. As you read this week’s resources,  note the types of ethical issues you may face from the planning phase of your  research study through its publication and dissemination. Think about the  research topics in which you have a strong interest and consider what ethical  challenges you might face if you were to pursue one of these topics for your  dissertation project.

Write a description of two ways that the guidelines in Walden  University’s IRB document, “Research  Ethics FAQs for Doctoral Students in the Clinical/Intervention Fields:  Practical Tips for Avoiding Delays and Problems in the Research Approval  Process,” may impact your selection of a research population, research setting, and/or research design. Be  specific, explaining how the guidelines apply to the study you are considering  addressing in your prospectus, as well as any vulnerable populations with whom  you might interact.