Discussion 1-Cap
Even though some of you will not be engaging with human participants, all the articles we read and include in reviews also must treat participants ethically. Whether you are collecting your own data or reviewing others’ data, you’ll need to be aware of APA ethical guidelines. I want you all to discuss the notion of minimal risk when using human participants in social scientific research. If you have not settled on a topic, please ask the class for feedback about your options and incorporate ethical concerns into your discussion in terms of pros and cons of those topics.
Start by clicking on this link: https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/206683/Resource%20PDFs%20and%20DOCs/IRB%20Institutional%20Review%20Board/Defining%20Minimal%20Risk.pdf
and reading the document “Defining Minimal Risk”. You are to examine the peer reviewed literature on the subject of minimal risk and discuss your views regarding the appropriate level of risk when using human subjects in scientific research. Briefly describe your topic and address whether you think there is risk, above minimal risk, or minimal risk in your study, and why, if empirical, and whether there are ethical (or unethical) consequences for your topic, if review. You will also be getting CITI certification as well OR a plagiarism certificate , so you can use the materials presented in their training modules as background for you discussion, as well.