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GATE 2026 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 36

Research Methods and Statistics · Ethics in conducting and reporting research · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Ethical considerations in research do not include:

  1. Confidentiality of participants’ responses
  2. Human dignity of participants
  3. Participants’ freedom to participate in research
  4. Social and legal justice for participants

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Correct answer: (D) Social and legal justice for participants

Explanation

Confidentiality, respect for the dignity of participants and voluntary participation are standard ethical requirements in research. Securing social and legal justice for participants in society at large goes beyond the ethics of conducting a study, so it is the one not included.