Before researchers can begin to collect data for a research project, they must first evaluate the study's risks and benefits. In this section of Student as Researcher, we will discuss researchers' responsibilities, examine the different ethical issues involved in psychological research, and consider how the ethics of research projects are evaluated.

What are my ethical responsibilities?

Do people have to consent to be in my research?

Is it ethical to deceive people about research?

Is it ethical to use animals in research?

Is my research project ethical?