SRM W2

Question	Answer
the "Wisconsin Idea"	clear motivation purpose links in to a research topic and question that: are substantively important, there is lots of research on clear concepts clear variables straightforward presentation of findings and discussion
concepts	abstract representations of a phenomenon...an idea
units of analysis	the level at which we are interested in a phenomenon
variables	measurable representations of an abstract concept
hypotheses	statements positing associations between variables
units of observations	the level a which data on a phenomenon are observed/available
why do we need ethical principles/training?	because science is based on rules of: communication reasoning intersubjectivity
Belmont Report	Basic ethical principles: respect for persons beneficence justice
Respect for persons	individuals should be treated as autonomous agents persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection
beneficence	persons are treated in an ethtical manner: do no harm maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harms
three critical questions	informed consent assessment of risk ad benefit selection of subjects

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