Social Science 110: Ethics in the Social Sciences

Develop your understanding of ethics in the social sciences with our course! Learn about moral reasoning, ethical theories, and decision-making models to be able to discuss and apply them in real-life situations. Enroll now to enhance your knowledge!

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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is Ethics?
3. Types of Ethics
4. What Is Morality?
5. Ethics vs. Morals
6. Ethics and Morals Examples
7. Types of Values
8. Values Examples
9. Morals vs. Values
10. Ethics vs. Values
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 1.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Theonomy, Autonomy, and Heteronomy?
3. Moral Autonomy Definition
4. Analyzing Autonomous Moral Principles
5. Examples of Moral Autonomy
6. Heteronomy Definition
7. Analyzing Heteronomy
8. Examples of Heteronomy
9. Theonomy Definition
10. Analyzing Theonomy
11. Examples of Theonomous Culture
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. 1.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Study of Morality
3. Descriptive vs Normative Ethics
4. Metaethics and Applied Ethics
5. Lesson Summary
6. Morality Vocabulary & Definitions
7. Lesson Outcomes
8. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Terms
3. Enforcement
4. Societal Norms
5. Jurisdiction
6. Lesson Summary
7. Additional activities
8. 1.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Moral Foundations Theory
3. Care vs. Harm
4. Fairness vs. Cheating
5. Liberty vs. Oppression
6. Loyalty vs. Betrayal
7. Authority vs. Subversion
8. Sanctity vs. Degradation
9. Lesson Summary
10. 1.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
3. Pre-Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning
4. Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning
5. Post-Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning
6. Kohlberg's Stages Criticisms
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 1.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development
3. Carol Gilligan's Research on Moral Development
4. Gilligan's Stages of Moral Development
5. Care-Based Morality and Justice-Based Morality
6. Critiques of Gilligans Theory
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 1.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Consequentialism?
3. Consequentialist Theory
4. Consequentialist Ethics
5. Non-Consequentialist Theory
6. Non-Consequentialist Ethics
7. Consequentialist and Non-Consequentialist Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. FAQs
10. Activities
11. 1.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Morality
3. Foundations of Western Morality
4. Cynicism
5. Cyrenaics
6. The Peripatetic School
7. Lesson Summary
8. 2.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Normative Ethics in Western Philosophy
3. Deontology
4. Consequentialism
5. Virtue Ethics
6. A Scenario
7. Lesson Summary
8. 2.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Eastern Ethics
3. Confucianism
4. Taoism
5. Buddhism
6. Hinduism
7. Lesson Summary
8. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Background on Middle East Ethics
3. Judaism
4. Islam
5. Cultural Ethics in the Region
6. Lesson Summary
7. 2.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Southern Hemisphere Ethics
3. Pan-African Ethics
4. Latin American Ethics
5. Lesson Summary
6. 2.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Bias in Real Life
3. Bias in Clinical Work
4. Common Scenarios
5. Need for Self-Monitoring
6. Bias & Research
7. Lesson Summary
8. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Code of Ethics Definition
3. Code of Ethics Example
4. Types of Code of Ethics
5. Compliance Based-Ethics Codes
6. Integrity Based-Ethics Codes
7. Professional Code of Ethics
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Ethics in Counseling?
3. Why are Ethical Guidelines Important in Counseling?
4. What are the Ethics in Counseling?
5. Examples of Key Aspects of Ethical Framework in Counseling
6. Resolving Ethical Issues in Counseling
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is the American Counseling Association?
3. ACA Code of Ethics
4. The Counseling Relationship
5. Confidentiality and Privacy
6. Professional Responsibility
7. Relationships at Work
8. Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
9. Supervision, Training, and Teaching
10. Research and Publication
11. Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media
12. Resolving Ethical Issues
13. How to Cite the ACA Code of Ethics
14. Lesson Summary
15. Frequently Asked Questions
16. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Seeking Out School Counseling
3. School Counselor Ethical Standards
4. Students
5. Parents, Schools, & Self
6. Counselor Responsibilities to Parents
7. Counselor Responsibilities to Schools
8. Counselor Responsibilities to Self
9. School Counselor Supervisors
10. Lesson Summary
11. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethics Assist Healing
3. Principle One: The Counseling Relationship
4. Principle Two: Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
5. Principle Three: Professional Responsibilities and Workplace Standards
6. Principle Four: Working in a Culturally Diverse World
7. Principle Five: Assessment, Evaluation, and Interpretation
8. Principle Six: E-Therapy, E-Supervision, and Social Media
9. Principle Seven: Supervision and Consultation
10. Principle Eight: Resolving Ethical Concerns
11. Principle Nine: Research and Publication
12. Lesson Summary
13. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the NASW Code of Ethics?
3. NASW Ethical Principles
4. Importance of the NASW Code of Ethics
5. How to Cite the NASW Code of Ethics
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 3.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Code of Ethics?
3. What is the APA Code of Ethics
4. History of the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics
5. Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
6. APA Professional Standards
7. Importance of Ethics in Psychology
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 3.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. When Do We Have to Make Decisions?
3. How Do We Make Decisions?
4. Examples of Rational Models
5. Intuitive Decisions
6. Developing Your Model
7. Lesson Summary
8. 4.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Ethics?
3. Consequentialist or Teleological Ethics
4. Non-Consequentialist Ethics
5. Agent-Centered Theories
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Decision Making
3. Principles of Ethical Decision Making
4. Ethical Decision-Making Process
5. Identifying Ethical Dimensions
6. Collecting Relevant Information
7. Evaluating The Collected Information
8. Considering Alternatives
9. Making A Decision
10. Implementing The Decision
11. Revision And Modification If Required
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Hermeneutics
3. The Hermeneutic Circle
4. Applications for Counseling
5. Lesson Summary
6. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Culture and Ethics
3. Cultural Aspects
4. Ethical Aspects
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Dilemmas and Kohlberg
3. The Heinz Dilemma
4. The Louise Dilemma
5. Lesson Summary
6. 4.6 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Counseling Diverse Populations
3. Issues
4. Guidelines
5. Lesson Summary
6. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Multicultural Counseling?
3. Multicultural Awareness and Intersectionality
4. Multicultural Issues in Counseling
5. Multicultural Counseling Theory
6. Multicultural Counseling Competencies
7. Importance of Multicultural Counseling
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Gender
3. Gender Roles
4. Counseling Across Gender
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sexual Orientation
3. Stigma & Social Pressure
4. Gender Transitions
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Late Adulthood
3. General Concerns
4. Elderly Concerns
5. Aged Stereotypes
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Power of Culture
3. Ethics and Decision-Making in Counseling
4. Preparing for a Multi-Cultural Client World
5. Strategies for Self-Education
6. Lesson Summary
7. 5.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Real-World Ethical Dilemmas
3. Three Continua
4. Neutral Communication vs. Prescriptive Communication
5. Judgmental Communication vs. Non-Judgmental Communication
6. Encouraging Communication vs. Discouraging Communication
7. Goals and Implementations
8. Lesson Summary
9. 5.7 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Importance of Competence
3. Education
4. State Licensure
5. Additional Competencies
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 6.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Seeking Counseling
3. Work, Family, and Community
4. Socioeconomic Status, Age, and Development
5. Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Culture
6. Lesson Summary
7. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Psychology and Institutionalization: What is Duty to Warn?
3. Duty to Warn and Institutionalization
4. Tatiana Tarasoff and Prosenjit Poddar
5. The Tarasoff Rule and the Law
6. Duty to Warn vs. Duty to Protect
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California
3. The Facts of the Tarasoff Case
4. Tarasoff v. Regents Summary
5. The Tarasoff Decision
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 6.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Autonomy?
3. The Philosophy of Autonomy
4. Immanuel Kant's Philosophy of Autonomy
5. Friedrich Nietzsche's Philosophy of Autonomy
6. Jean Piaget's Philosophy of Autonomy
7. Forms of Autonomy
8. Personal Autonomy
9. Cultural Autonomy
10. Functional Autonomy
11. Administrative Autonomy
12. Legislative Autonomy
13. Lesson Summary
14. Frequently Asked Questions
15. 6.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Theory and Definitions of Self-Determination and Autonomy
3. Self-Determination
4. Autonomy
5. Autonomy and Self-Determination Can be Misunderstood
6. Lesson Summary
7. 6.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Vulnerable Populations
3. Elder & Child Abuse
4. Duties
5. Lesson Summary
6. 6.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Counseling Ethical Guidelines
3. Duty to Refer
4. Counseling Limitations
5. Knowledge Base
6. Safety Concerns
7. Additional Counseling
8. Lesson Summary
9. 6.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Dual Relationship?
3. Therapist-Client Relationship Ethics
4. Types of Dual Relationships in Counseling
5. Guidelines for Avoiding Dual Relationships
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 6.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Professional Boundaries
3. Responsibilities of Social Workers
4. Importance of Ethical Boundaries
5. Multiple and Dual Relationships in Social Work
6. Examples of Breaching Professional Boundaries
7. How to Set Professional Boundaries with Clients
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 6.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Issues and Ethics
3. Issues
4. Ethics
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 6.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is Social Science Research?
3. Topics in Social Science Research
4. Social Science Research Methods
5. Descriptive Research
6. Experimental Research
7. Correlational Research
8. Social Science Research Examples
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Risk Means Possible
3. Physical Harm
4. Psychological Harm
5. Legal Harm
6. Other Harm
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Ethical Concerns in Sociology
3. Ethics in Social Research
4. ASA Code of Ethics
5. General Principles of the ASA Code of Ethics
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Ethics
3. Ethical Concerns in Psychology
4. Maintaining Ethics in Psychology
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethics in Psychology
3. Examples of Ethical Violations in Psychology
4. Role of Ethics in Psychological Research
5. Ethical Issues in Psychology
6. Ethical Guidelines for Psychology Research
7. Ethical Psychology Experiments
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 7.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethics and Laws
3. Laws
4. Legal But Unethical
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 7.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Deception in Research
3. Debriefing
4. Example
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 7.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Bias Definition in Statistics
3. How to Determine Bias in Statistics?
4. Types of Bias in Statistics
5. Examples of Biased Statistics
6. Bias in Epidemiology
7. Bias in Research
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 7.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Misleading Uses of Statistics
3. Issues with Sampling and Surveys
4. Issues with Data Interpretation
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 7.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Scientific Models
3. Psychological Models
4. Bad Decision Making Using Models
5. Good Decision Making Using Models
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an IRB?
3. Purpose of an IRB
4. Process of an IRB
5. Importance of an IRB
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Why Use Human Subjects?
3. History of Protection
4. Guidelines
5. Protections in Universities
6. Lesson Summary
7. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Belmont Report?
3. Why Was the Belmont Report Created?
4. Belmont Report Summary
5. Belmont Report Principles
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Rights of Patients
3. Confidentiality
4. Right to Treatment
5. Informed Consent
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Informed Consent in Research
3. Components of Informed Consent
4. Why is Informed Consent Important in Research?
5. Obtaining Informed Consent
6. Accessible Language
7. Accuracy
8. Special Considerations
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Informed Consent Defined
3. Children
4. Pregnant Women
5. Adults with Impairments
6. Inmates
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcome
9. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Consent Form?
3. Types of Consent Forms
4. Use of Consent Form in Psychology
5. Example of a Consent Form In Psychology
6. How to Write a Consent Form
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 8.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Protection by Law
3. Mandated Reporting
4. Oversight
5. Laws
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 8.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Client-Provider Relationship
3. When Providers Are Friends
4. Role of the Provider
5. Lesson Summary
6. 8.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Experimentation
3. The Milgram Experiment
4. Child Studies
5. Ethical Studies with People
6. Lesson Summary
7. 8.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Why Data Collection Is Important
3. Primary Data Collection
4. Secondary Data Collection
5. The Multi-Method Approach
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Designing an Experiment
3. Choosing the Right Tools
4. Analyzing the Data
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Analysis Definition
3. What is Data Analysis Used For?
4. What Does Data Analysis Include?
5. Data Analysis Example
6. Explain Data Analysis Types
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Protecting Your Information
3. Record Types: HIPAA, FERPA & Others
4. Ways to Protect Records
5. Lesson Summary
6. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is HIPAA?
3. The Five Rules of HIPAA
4. HIPAA Training and Certification
5. HIPAA Titles
6. HIPAA Violations
7. Penalties for Violations
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 9.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. More Than Medical Services
3. What Is Telehealth?
4. How Telehealth Is Used
5. Devices to Promote Telehealth
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Telehealth Service
3. Law & Money
4. Hype, Evidence, and Adoption
5. Technology and Success
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Healthcare Informatics Overview
3. Law in Healthcare Informatics
4. Ethics in Healthcare Informatics
5. Lesson Summary
6. 9.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Intellectual Property: Definition
3. Copyright
4. Patents
5. Trademarks
6. Other Intellectual Property
7. Lesson Summary
8. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of a Copyright
3. What Is Copyright Infringement?
4. Copyright Infringement Examples
5. Exceptions to Copyright Infringement
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Research Report?
3. What Does a Research Report Do?
4. Research Report Components
5. Research Report Structure
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intellectual Property
3. Types
4. Globalization
5. Outcomes
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Plagiarism
3. Impact of Plagiarism
4. Types
5. Avoiding Plagiarism
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Fraud and Plagiarism
3. The Reasoning
4. Concerns
5. Good Research
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intentional Plagiarism Definition
3. What is Unintentional Plagiarism?
4. Why Does Intentional Plagiarism Happen?
5. Examples of Plagiarism and Unintentional Plagiarism
6. Preventing Intentional and Unintentional Plagiarism
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 10.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Unintentional Plagiarism Defined
3. Parts of Quotes
4. Long Quotes Without Quotation Marks
5. Paraphrasing Problems
6. Information Literacy
7. Lesson Summary
8. 10.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Defining Plagiarism
3. Citation Examples
4. Another Area of Plagiarism
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objective
7. 10.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Paraphrasing and Plagiarizing
3. Strategies for Paraphrasing
4. Practice Exercise
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 10.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Science Case Studies
3. Intellectual Property
4. Copyrights
5. Plagiarism
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.11 quiz
1. Assignment
1. Final Exam: Instructions (Important)
2. Final Exam

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Ch 1: Moral Reasoning

Lesson 1.1 What Are Values, Morals & Ethics?

Lesson 1.2 Perspectives on Morality: Autonomy, Heteronomy & Theonomy

Lesson 1.3 Approaches to the Study of Morality

Lesson 1.4 How Morality Differs from Law & Religion

Lesson 1.5 The Basic Principles of Morality

Lesson 1.6 Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

Lesson 1.7 Carol Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development

Lesson 1.8 Consequentialist & Non-Consequentialist Views of Morality

Ch 2: Theories of Ethics

Lesson 2.1 Historical Approaches to Understanding Morality

Lesson 2.2 Western Theories of Ethics

Lesson 2.3 Eastern Theories of Ethics

Lesson 2.4 Middle Eastern Theories of Ethics

Lesson 2.5 Southern Hemisphere Theories of Ethics

Ch 3: Professional Codes of Ethics

Lesson 3.1 Morality & Self-Serving Bias in Social Science Professions

Lesson 3.2 Code of Ethics: Compliance-based and Integrity-based

Lesson 3.3 The Importance of Ethics in Counseling

Lesson 3.4 American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics

Lesson 3.5 American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors

Lesson 3.6 Ethics for Substance Abuse Counselors

Lesson 3.7 Ethics for Social Workers: Importance & NASW Code

Lesson 3.8 Understanding the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics

Ch 4: Ethical Decision-Making Models

Lesson 4.1 Decision Making Models: Definition, Development & Types

Lesson 4.2 Frameworks for Ethical Decision Making

Lesson 4.3 Ethical Decision Making

Lesson 4.4 The Hermeneutic Circle in Ethical Decision-Making

Lesson 4.5 Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Group Decision Making

Lesson 4.6 Ethical Dilemma Case Studies

Ch 5: Fostering Ethical Counseling Relationships

Lesson 5.1 Ethical & Legal Responsibilities of Counseling Diverse Populations

Lesson 5.2 What is Multicultural Counseling?

Lesson 5.3 Counseling Across Gender

Lesson 5.4 Counseling Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People

Lesson 5.5 Counseling Aged Populations

Lesson 5.6 Understanding Cultural Values & Decision-Making in Counseling

Lesson 5.7 Ethical Interactions & Decision-Making Across Diverse Populations

Ch 6: Common Ethical Issues in Helping Professions

Lesson 6.1 Education and Competencies of a Professional Counselor

Lesson 6.2 Characteristics of People Seeking Counseling

Lesson 6.3 Psychology and the Law: Institutionalization and Therapist's Duty-to-Warn

Lesson 6.4 Case Study: Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California

Lesson 6.5 What is Autonomy? - Definition & Ethics

Lesson 6.6 Building Autonomy & Self-Determination in Helping Professions

Lesson 6.7 Caring for Vulnerable Populations in Counseling

Lesson 6.8 Counseling Limitations & Duty to Refer

Lesson 6.9 Dual Relationships in Counseling: Definition, Ethics & Guidelines

Lesson 6.10 Professional Boundaries in Social Work

Lesson 6.11 Issues and Ethics in Group Counseling

Ch 7: Ethics in Social Science Research Design

Lesson 7.1 What Is Social Science Research? - Definition, Methods & Topics

Lesson 7.2 Risks of Research: Physical Harm, Psychological Abuse & Legal Jeopardy

Lesson 7.3 Ethical Concerns in Sociological Research

Lesson 7.4 Ethics in Psychological Research

Lesson 7.5 Ethics in Psychological Experiments: Importance & Examples

Lesson 7.6 Legal and Unethical Behavior in Research

Lesson 7.7 Negating Deception in Research

Lesson 7.8 Bias in Statistics: Definition & Examples

Lesson 7.9 Misleading Uses of Statistics

Lesson 7.10 Applying the Scientific Model to the Decision-Making Process

Lesson 7.11 The Importance of Institutional Review Boards in Research

Ch 8: Human Subject Research

Lesson 8.1 Protection of Human Subjects in Research

Lesson 8.2 The Belmont Report's Impact & Importance

Lesson 8.3 Ethical Issues & Mental Health: Right to Treatment, Informed Consent & Confidentiality

Lesson 8.4 What Is Informed Consent in Research? - Definition & Purpose

Lesson 8.5 Informed Consent in Research with Special Populations

Lesson 8.6 What is a Consent Form? - Examples & Concept

Lesson 8.7 Protecting Research Participants: Mandated & Federal Regulations

Lesson 8.8 Ethical Case Studies in Client-Provider Relationships

Lesson 8.9 Case Studies of Human Participants in Ethical Social Science Research

Ch 9: Ethical Data Collection, Storage & Technology Use

Lesson 9.1 Data Collection Methods for Human Growth and Development Research

Lesson 9.2 Using Appropriate Tools for Scientific Tests & Data Collection