Q: Why are ethical considerations important in a research?

Ethics is a vital consideration in every aspect of research, right from what and whom you choose to study, to how you manage and utilize the data, to how you publish and communicate your research. Research with human subjects involves the greatest amount of consideration, as you need to be cognizant of issues regarding people’s health, safety, and identity (that is, confidentiality of information). However, research with non-human subjects or things involves its own set of considerations. As a researcher, you need to be aware of these considerations and take the necessary measures at every step so that the ethics are not compromised, and if they are, to ensure they can be quickly and satisfactorily addressed.

To learn more about the significance of ethics in research, you may refer to the following resources:

• What is the importance of research ethics?
• Publication ethics problems don't spare any discipline
• Ethical issues in scientific research [Course]