Critical reflections of ethical issues

Critical reflections of ethical issues
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Contents
Research aim....................................................................................................................................1
Research objectives..........................................................................................................................1
Research methodology.....................................................................................................................1
Ethical consideration........................................................................................................................2
Respect for the autonomy................................................................................................................2
Scientific integrity............................................................................................................................2
Social responsibility.........................................................................................................................3
Maximum benefits and minimising harm........................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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Title: How to improve air quality in London city
Research aim
“To investigate how to improve air quality in London through the study of sources of air
pollution in the city”
Research objectives
 To identify the major sources of air pollution in different parts London city.
 To examine the concentration of the air pollutants emitted in the city.
 To determine the number of deaths resulting from air pollution complications in London.
 To identify the strategies that need to be put in place to curb air pollution rate in London.
 To identify the possible responsibilities of individuals, local government and national
government in reduction of air pollution in London.
Research methodology
It is an important section of undertaking research as it provides framework in gathering
reliable data and information towards the specified research topic and area.
Research approach: It is referring to the procedure that includes detailed method of data
collection, data analysis and interpretation that assist in drawing a valid conclusion at the end of
the study. It is classified into two methods such as inductive and deductive research approach. As
per current research, deductive method will be applied by investigator as it helps in gathering
measurable data on the basis of specified research area (Zhang, Zhang and Chen, 2017).
Research design: In undertaking research activities, it considers as an effective strategy that
select by investigator to integrate the different components of research in a coherent and logical
way. It divided into different methods such as descriptive, experimental and exploratory research
design. In order to undertake present study, investigator will apply descriptive research design as
it is focuses on developing hypothesis as per existing theory. By this research can draw a valid
conclusion at the end of the study.
Data collection method: It is procedure of collecting as well as measuring data on the
basis of research topic. In this context, there are two type methods for collecting information
including primary and secondary method. In order to undertake current research, primary method
will be used by investigator in which structured questionnaire that include close-ended questions
asked from selected respondents.
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