... but it can be harmful in lots of different ways if not approached in the correct way and with the correct concerns for the people involved. Ethical issues are of the utmost important when planning a research study to ensure the research is carried out in a morally correct way and should be based on values, beliefs and attitudes. (Alderson, 2004, page 99). I am now going to consider five ethical issues that concern researchers whilst they are planning a research study. I will look at each issue in turn and explain why it needs to be taken into account when planning research and then work through both research papers mentioned above. Informed Consent Informed consent is a process in which the risks, benefits, and requirements of a research study are explained to people invited to take part in the study. Before entering the study a participant should sign an informed consent form, ...

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