Module 3 Examples: “Basic Principles”
This section contains examples of social, behavioral, and educational research, which apply the concepts introduced in Module 3.
Example 3.1
Adapted from: University of Minnesota, "Informed Consent."
One requirement of Rehabilitation 230-Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities is student participation in a study on learning practices that the professor is preparing for publication.
Does this study violate the principle of autonomy?
Yes. While a professor may request consent from students to use class materials in research, students always have the right to withhold that consent. A person must always have the right to decide not to be in a study.