Topic > The importance of ethics in research - 2117

The maxim of medical practice of doing no harm, maximizing possible benefits and minimizing possible harm also applies to the practice of human research. All human interaction, as well as human research, is controlled by ethics. Research in education is a vital role for researchers, but at every level of the procedure of conducting a research project it is fraught with potential ethical problems (Cohen, et.al, 2000, p.49). Autonomy and self-determination, beneficence and justice are three fundamental principles (Antle & Regehr, 2003, p.136). Often, anxiety about ethical issues arises as a result of the moral views a researcher adheres to in situations related to integrity or honesty (Kakabadse, Kakabadse, & Kouzmin, 2002, p.107). However, many researchers insist that ethical standards limit their effectiveness in conducting research. However, ethical standards are essential for research