Research Ethics | Use of human subjects OLD

Use of human subjects OLD

Tens of thousands of us enroll in research experiments every year. In many cases, participants will benefit profoundly from their experience. On the other hand, some will be harmed. How do we minimize the risks to each individual, insure that moral rights are protected, and maximize overall well-being?

This module explores these questions, focusing on use of humans in social science research. It concludes with an interactive exercise in which you are asked to imagine you are assessing a research proposal in psychology from an assistant professor named Milgram.

Author: Comstock

Maintained By: Gary Comstock

Last Updated: 2008-08-09

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