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  Ethical issues might arise in research that can result in bias outcomes. The researcher faced several ethical issues that were related to the participation of student including nature of participation as well as informed consent. The researcher did not adhere to protocols for informed consent and autonomy to withdraw or participate in the study. Collaboration and participation should be voluntary. Participants should be free to withdraw from the study without consequences. The involuntary nature of participation and lack of informed consent affected the overall results of the study, (Bell, et al., 2018). 

            The study resulted in an ethical dilemma for the action research team due to the lack of informed consent. One of the ways to resolve this issue is by honoring the participant’s autonomy to make informed decisions concerning participating in the study. Informed consent enables respondents to participate willingly without undue threats or coaching. In addition, it promotes a positive attitude and perception regarding research processes and objectives after and before completing the study. The researcher should also ensure that the principle of beneficence and justice is observed throughout the research procedure. 

           I believe that research requires extensive knowledge of statistics. Most of the research requires to calculate correlation, mean and medium. The main aim of a study is to identify, describe a concept, and predict or explain a situation or solution to a problem

          The duties and responsibilities of researchers include writing proposals and delivering presentations where required (Mills, 2018). Following the strict code of ethics and protecting private and confidential data at all times. Interpreting research specification and coming up with a work plan that satisfies requirements. Conducting research by using books, interviews, gathering data, survey, journal articles, newspaper sources, polls, and questionnaire. Some of the digital research tools that are used by researchers include a blog, skype and wiki. The researcher should interpret, evaluate and analyzetrends and patterns. 

Record findings by taking written notes and using the appropriate software. Some of the software that the researcher can use include dragon mobile assistance, dragon dictate and dragon dictation. Dragon mobile assistance is a software application used for voice recognition. In addition, the researcher is responsible for protecting and maintaining electronic databases. Assisting with time schedules and budget and anticipating research issues and prompt resolving them. In general, a researcher is responsible for collecting data through experimenting, examining and inquiring. Experimenting involves observing. Techniques used to enquire include interviews, and questionnaires. Methods that are used for examining include maps, audio recording, video recording, artifacts and field notes.  

           I believe that the researcher should obtain informed consent from potential research participants. Researchers should avoid using deceptive practices. Roles should be assigned to the people participating in the research. Efforts should be made to report data in the most accurate way. 

Flinders conceptual framework that reflects ethical beliefs includes utilitarian, deontological and relational perspective. I believe that researchers should avoid harm, ensure informed consent and confidentiality when carrying out research. When conducting qualitative research, it is essential to make judgements whether an action is correct or wrong based on the moral code. Deontology applies to theories although it is difficult to apply in real life. Utilitarian perspective states that an action should be taken by considering the positive outcome. This perception is accurate especially when addressing complicated situations.