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Anonymity
- A state in which the identity of a research subject is not known, and it is, therefore, impossible to link data about a subject to an individual's name.
- Is one tool for addressing the ethical issue of privacy
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Belmont Report
- A report that proposed three ethical principles to guide the protection of human subjects: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
- Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects are based on this report
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Confidentiality
A state in which researchers know the identity of a research subject but promise not to reveal any information that can be attributed to an individual subject.
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Ethical
Conforming in behaviour to norms and standards embraced by a group or profession.
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Informed consent
Agreement to participate in research after being informed about the research goals, procedures, and potential risks.
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Special Populations
- Groups like juveniles and prisoners who require special protectors.
- Juveniles are considered unable to grant informed consent, just as juveniles are treated differently in most areas of the law.
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