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CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING: Research Methods

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, sensitive data, or contested topics raises ethical questions that researchers must address. Understanding core ethical principles is essential for any student undertaking original research.

Useful Resources on Research Ethics:

Bos, J. (2020). Research ethics for students in the social sciences. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48415-6

Annotation: This textbook introduces research ethics for students in the social sciences. Covers core ethical principles, research integrity, informed consent, privacy, data management, and the role of ethics review boards.

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

3.1. Critical Thinking
3.1.1. Introductions to Critical Thinking
3.1.2. Developing Thinking Skills

3.2. Critical Reading and Analysis

3.3. Analysis and Argumentation

3.4. Critical Reasoning

3.5. Synthesis

3.6. Problem-Solving and Design Thinking
3.6.1. Problem-Solving
3.6.2. Design Thinking

3.7. Research Methods
3.7.1. Research Design


3.7.2. Research Ethics

3.8. Data Literacy
3.8.1. Understanding Data
3.8.2. Computational Thinking
3.8.3. Statistical and Numerical Analysis

3.9. Curiosity and Creative Thinking
3.9.1. Creative Exercises
3.9.2. Understanding Curiosity

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None