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What Is Research?
When most people are asked about research, they think of scientific or medical research and with good reason. Right now, there are more than 40,000 medical research studies
underway. Those that are successful will result in new medications or devices that coulddramatically improve the way we treat certain diseases or conditions.
But research takes other forms, too. Some studies use questionnaires, interviews, or othertypes of surveys to gather information about habits, opinions, and beliefs. Other studies
observe the way people interact with one another or react to certain situations, providing
new insights into human behavior.
What do all forms of research have in common? All seek knowledge for the public good.Many would not be possible without human participants.
Benefits and risks
One way or another, all of us have benefited from research. The vaccines that help
prevent diseases and the medications that help manage diabetes or control blood pressureare just a few examples of scientific discoveries that resulted from research. Many of the
psychological and social support services that we routinely provide to victims of trauma
and disaster also were developed in response to research findings.
Its important to note, however, that research is experimental, and that means it involvesrisk. The federal government requires researchers to inform participants about the risks
involved and to do everything possible to minimize those risks. Even so, risk can never
be completely avoided.
Thats one reason organizations seek AAHRPPaccreditation. AAHRPPs emphasis onethical standards and practices helps reduce the risk to research participants. By attaining
accreditation, organizations send a strong message that they are committed to conducting
high quality research and that protecting participants is a top priority.
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