PSY4051 | Psychological Inquiry: Theory, Methods, and Practice 1 Module 6 _ Ethics Application Criteria Description Weight Preliminary questions All questions appropriately answered 5% Ethics form - Section 1 This section provides a clear and compelling background and rationale for the study The aim and hypotheses are precisely operationalised, appropriate, and follow logically from the rationale Reasonably foreseeable risks have been identified and suitable measures proposed to protect the well-being of participants and researchers All other questions appropriately answered 30% Ethics form - Section 2 and 2a Responses present a comprehensive picture of the participants: Description of the participants (including inclusion and exclusion criteria) How many will be sought Procedures affecting participants (including time commitment) Recruitment methods and any reimbursements (if applicable) All other questions appropriately answered 30% Ethics form - Section 2b Responses present a comprehensive picture of the data collection methods: Full description of materials (e.g., surveys, experimental stimuli, equipment) Data collection methods All other questions appropriately answered 25% Ethics form - Section 3-5 Responses present a description of: o Privacy and confidentiality o Data access and security o Communication of research outcomes 10% Total 100%