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Research agenda and ethics

Reads new publications through three questions: what was found, what has not changed, what is still uncertain; introduces research participation, informed consent and study registration.

Who it is for
Psychology students
Limits of this section
This site is not a research centre and does not recruit research participants. A new study is not presented as an established clinical recommendation.

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Research ethics

Research participation

Explanation
Participation should be voluntary, with clear information about purpose, methods, possible benefits and risks, confidentiality and withdrawal.
Why it matters
Voluntariness and personal decision-making take priority over the scientific aim.
Example (fictional or published study)
Refusing or later withdrawing should not adversely affect ordinary care.
Content approval status
Beyaz approval · 18 October 2026

Informed consent

Explanation
Consent is not merely a signature; it is a process of information, understanding, questions and a decision free of pressure.
Why it matters
Agreement without understanding participation and data use is not an informed decision.
Example (fictional or published study)
Technical terms are explained plainly; a person may ask for time and is not pressured for delaying a decision.
Content approval status
Beyaz approval · 18 October 2026

Study registration and reporting

Explanation
Prospective registration of questions, primary outcomes and analysis plans makes outcome switching easier to detect.
Why it matters
Making negative and inconclusive results available helps reduce publication bias.
Example (fictional or published study)
The primary outcome in a paper is compared with the outcome specified in the registry.
Content approval status
Beyaz approval · 18 October 2026

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