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Nick Barter,
Angela Victor,
Chris Rawson,
Christopher Stevenson,
Gary Allen,
and
Georgie Lowe
Topics Covered
- The role of ethics in research today and the historical context
- Core principles underpinning ethical codes
- Identifying conflicts of interest and managing bias
- Navigating ethical dilemmas and repercussions of unethical behavior
- Special considerations for research involving people and animals
- Preparing for the ethics application
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