Research Methods & Statistics

Moodle Forum Activity: Ethics in Survey Practice

Instructions:

1. Research an Example:

Research a real-world example where unethical survey practices were used (e.g., cases where confidentiality was breached or informed consent was not properly obtained). You can use the internet, news articles, or academic sources.

2. Discussion Post:

In a post (200–250 words), discuss the following:

• Provide a brief description of the unethical survey practice you found.
• Identify the ethical concerns involved (e.g., lack of confidentiality, informed consent, misuse of data).
• Suggest alternative practices that could have been employed to uphold ethical standards, focusing on maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

3. Comment on a Peer’s Post:

After posting your response, comment on at least one classmate's post by discussing additional ethical concerns or suggesting further improvements to the alternative methods proposed.

Guidelines:

• Be respectful and constructive in your feedback.
• Your comment should be 100–150 words and contribute meaningfully to the discussion.