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SectionDefinition: Research Ethics and Data Ethics

Definition: Research Ethics and Data Ethics

Research ethics in ethnography involves continuous reflection on one’s own intentions concerning the possible consequences of empirical research and later publication, as well as data documentation, for the participants. Data ethics, as a part of research ethics, encompasses the responsible handling of research data throughout all phases and processes of research data management. In both ethical considerations, the guiding question should always be: Can my research and its results cause harm to the people involved?

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Research Ethics and Data Ethics

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