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9.1.16 - Ethical issues in human research

Syllabus
2026
Objective
9.1.16
Level
A2

- Ethical issues in human research

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.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology A2