The National Organization for Human Services states in STANDARD 32:

“Human service professionals conduct research that adheres to all ethical principles, institutional standards, and scientific rigor. Such research takes into consideration cross-cultural bias and is reported in a manner that addressed any limitations.”

Analyze this statement in reference to your proposal.

• Discuss how ethical principles (that is, respect for persons, beneficence, and justice) relate to your proposal. Refer to the Belmont Report.
• Summarize institutional standards which relate to your proposal (that is, Institutional Review Board [IRB], agency standards, practice standards).
• Identify cross-cultural bias and unequal power with study participants that may impact your proposal.