Question

2. The issue of research ethics may be considered pertinent at which stage of research ? (1) at the stage of problem formulation and its definition (2) at the stage of defining the population of research (3) at the stage of data collection and interpretation (4) at the stage of reporting the findings.

Answer 1

Answer:

The issue of research ethics may be considered pertinent  4)  at the stage of reporting the findings.

Explanation:

Research ethics exercise control over the level of conduct for scientific researchers. They carry the values needed for collaborative work like mutual recognition and fairness.

Therefore it is essential as the scientific research rely on the collaboration between the research workers and the groups.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The issue of research ethics out of problem formulation and its definition,defining the population of research and data collection and interpretation and reporting the findings may be considered pertinent only at the stage of reporting the findings. The main principle of a research is to report the findings, what has been obtained and indicated by the research and state whether the hypothesis matches the conclusion or not.