Ethics of Psychological Research
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Ethics of Psychological Research at Coursera Overview
Duration | 11 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Ethics of Psychological Research at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate from American Psychological Association
- Add to your LinkedIn profile
- 23 quizzes
Ethics of Psychological Research at Coursera Course details
- What you'll learn
- Explain why ethical practices are important in scientific research.
- Describe guidelines researchers follow for conducting ethical research.
- Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with human participants.
- Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with nonhuman animals.
- Describe issues associated with research misconduct.
- Evaluate ethical issues in research.
- This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ethics in research methods, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests
Ethics of Psychological Research at Coursera Curriculum
Learn With PsycLearn Essentials
Get Started With PsycLearn Essentials!
Metacognitive Checkpoints: Pause and Reflect on Your Learning
Welcome to PsycLearn Essentials
Requirements to Earn a Coursera Specialization Certificate
What’s in Your Course
Coursera Honor Code and Discussion Forum Policy
Study Tips for Success in PsycLearn Essentials
Additional Information
Introduction to Ethics in Psychology
Welcome
Evaluating Proposals To Use Human Participants in Research
Welcome and Overview
Course Resources and References
Background and History
Historical Events Related to Research Ethics
Historical Development of Codes of Research Ethics
The Nuremberg Code and Some Early Successors
The Tuskegee Experiment, The Belmont Report, and The Common Rule
Key Takeaways: Background and History
DOWNLOAD: The Belmont Report
DOWNLOAD: Timeline of ethics codes
Check Your Understanding: A Brief History of Research Ethics
Check Your Understanding: Major Events in the Development of Codes of Research Ethics
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Background and History
Module Quiz: Background and History
Codes and Enforcement
Codes of Research Ethics
The APA Code of Ethics and Its General Principles
Standards in the APA Code of Ethics
Institutional Approval
Overview
Elements of Institutional Approval
Key Takeaways: Codes and Enforcment
DOWNLOAD: Institutional review boards
DOWNLOAD: The APA five general ethical principles
DOWNLOAD: The APA ten ethical standards
Check Your Understanding: Codes of Ethics in Science and Psychology
Check Your Understanding: Enforcement
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Codes and Enforcement
Module Quiz: Codes and Enforcement
Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
The Three Rs of Animal Research
Key Takeaways: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
DOWNLOAD: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
Check Your Understanding: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
Module Quiz: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research
Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research
Informed Consent
The Consent Form
Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy and Confidentiality Dilemma One
Privacy and Confidentiality Dilemma Two
Is It Ethical To Deceive a Research Participant?
Deception: An Example
Debriefing
Debriefing Example
Representation in Research
The Importance of Representation
Key Takeaways: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research
DOWNLOAD: Informed consent to research
Check Your Understanding: Informed Consent and the Right to Withdraw It
Check Your Understanding: Privacy and Confidentiality
Check Your Understanding: Deception
Check Your Understanding: Debriefing
Check Your Understanding: Representation
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research
Module Quiz: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research
Analysis and Reporting of Research
Research Fraud
Ethical Data Analysis
Key Takeaways: Analysis and Reporting of Research
Check Your Understanding: Analysis and Reporting of Research
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Analysis and Reporting of Research
Module Quiz: Analysis and Reporting of Research
Cumulative Check Your Understanding: Case Studies in Research Ethics
Adoption Research
Gene Editing
Hypnotic Deafness and Paranoia
The Milgram Obedience Studies
Key Takeaways: Case Studies in Research Ethics
DOWNLOAD: Ethics takeaways
Check Your Understanding: Case Studies in Research Ethics
Conclusion
Course Assessment
Closing Remarks
Course Quiz: Research Ethics in Psychology
PsycLearn Essentials APA Student Resources
Ethics of Psychological Research at Coursera Admission Process
Important Dates
Other courses offered by Coursera
Student Forum
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