Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to
 6.1  Explain the three philosophical approaches to ethics.
 6.2  Describe the three areas of ethical concerns.
 6.3  Explain the ethical guidelines for conducting research with humans.
 6.4  Explain how to obtain IRB approval to conduct a study.
 6.5  Specify the unique issues in Internet-based research.
 6.6  Explain the ethical issues when preparing a research report.