Assignment: Ethical Considerations of Scientific Research
Objectives
By completing this assignment, the student will
Describe examples of violations of human rights during the conduct of scientific research;
Describe codes that seek to assure protection of human subjects of scientific research.
BULLETIN FORMAT
Scientific research that violated the rights of human subjects.
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Answer the following questions on
Describe in detail the nature of the research, including the following.
1) the research population
2) the experimental treatment
3) the dates and length of the research
4) the short-term and long-term effects on the human subjects
5) the circumstances that ended the research.
In addition to selecting a research study.
A. The Declaration of Helsinki
1) Describe the circumstances that led to its development.
2) Describe the components of the document.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.