Abstract
“Responsible research” and “good science” are concepts with various meanings depending on one’s perspective and assumptions. Fellow researchers, research participants, policy makers and the general public also have differing expectations of the benefits of research ranging from accurate and reliable data that extend the body of knowledge, to solutions to societal concerns. Unless these differing constituencies articulate their differing views they may fail to communicate and undermine the value of research to society.
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Bird, S.J. Responsible Research: What is Expected?. Sci Eng Ethics 16, 693–696 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-010-9248-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-010-9248-9