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Research/evaluation design: scope and methods


This section of the Iris Ethics Knowledge Base addresses the scope and method requirements that researchers and evaluators must address in ethics applications. These requirements draw primarily on the merit principle in NS 1.1 and the design requirements in NS Chapter 3.1, Element 1.

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Demonstrating research merit

How to establish that the research/evaluation has a valid purpose and is well-designed.

Method selection

Choosing appropriate methods for the research/evaluation questions.

Resource planning

Ensuring adequate resources to conduct the research competently and safely.