Question

of 1 point
check your understanding: values and ethics in
criminological research
1 try left
a researcher develops a program that targets at - risk youth to help them avoid
involvement in crime. after several decades, program staff conduct research to
evaluate the program’s effectiveness. the results of the study suggest that the
program has no effect on whether at - risk youth become involved in crime. the
program staff do not believe the results are correct and decide not to publish the
study. which ethical principle have the program staff violated?
a. protection of subjects from harm
b. informed consent
c. data confidentiality
d. objectivity

Explanation:

• Option A: Protection of subjects from harm relates to ensuring participants aren’t physically or psychologically harmed, which isn’t the issue here.
• Option B: Informed consent is about participants being informed and agreeing to take part, not related to publishing results.
• Option C: Data confidentiality is about keeping participant data private, not about publishing study results.
• Option D: Objectivity in research requires researchers to report results truthfully, without letting personal beliefs (like disagreeing with results) influence publication. The staff violated objectivity by not publishing due to personal disbelief.

Answer:

D. Objectivity