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Quality in research design can be regarded as an ethical issue because poor-quality research can impose burdens without any benefits, especially if the research involves humans or animals. Additionally, poorly designed studies can lead to untrustworthy results which may have broader societal and/ or economic implications. Hence, REC members will be reluctant to approve proposals for studies that are not well designed.
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Engagement with research ethics and integrity from the very start of a study helps researchers to design studies that are both ethical and of high quality.
Nevertheless, identifying and dealing with ethical issues is not just something that happens at the beginning of a study; ethics awareness is required throughout, as researchers sometimes find themselves dealing with unforeseen consequences and navigating uncharted territory. This is especially the case for research involving new technologies. Some fields, like artificial intelligence and extended reality, are developing rapidly and this requires ongoing assessment of challenges and ethics guidance as it becomes available.
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