For this discussion board, we will examine “Part Two: Interpersonal Thinking” from Think Again (Grant, 2021). In this section, Grant invites us to “think more like scientists.” Be sure to address each of the following in your initial post:
- Why do you think curiosity is such an important quality for social scientists? How might curiosity influence research ethics and researcher bias?
- Why do you think ethics is such an essential part of research on human subjects? Use the philosophical foundations and readings introduced this week to support your answer.
- As a concrete example, find a peer-reviewed journal article on a topic of your interest. Include a complete reference for the article and briefly explain how/where the author(s) addressed bias in the article. In what ways could bias affect the ethical nature of the topic being studied? Use supporting evidence in your answer.