9.1.16 - Ethical issues in human research
- Syllabus
- 2026
- Objective
- 9.1.16
- Level
- A2
9.1.16 Ethical issues in research using humans (BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct, 2009), including risk assessment when carrying out research in psychology.; The UNCRC and participation versus protection rights when researching with children and ethical issues when children are the participants.; Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Use - ethical issues in human research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.
This matters because - ethical issues in human research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.
Example: apply - ethical issues in human research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.
Boundary: - Ethical issues in human research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.