Question
Research Methodology and Methods Question on Research Ethics
Ethical issues arise if the process of defining the problem and developing an approach is compromised by the personal agendas of the client or the researcher. Which of these statements concerning ethics in research is not true ?
The client has an obligation to be candid and disclose to the researcher all the relevant information that will enable a proper definition of the research problem.
The researcher is ethically bound to offer the most expensive set of services to each client.
The problem definition process is adversely affected when the client has hidden objectives such as gaining a promotion.
The researcher is ethically bound to define the problem to further the best interest of the client, rather than the interest of the research firm.
The researcher is ethically bound to offer the most expensive set of services to each client.
Solution
The correct option is (B): The researcher is ethically bound to offer the most expensive set of services to each client..