Question

First, simply tell the class what the "researcher's role" in criminal justice research is. After providing the role as it is explained in the textbook, provide your own personal definition. More specifically, tell the class (in your own words) why might the role of the researcher present ethical concerns in a research study.

2.) Second, according to the lecture/book, the National Institute of Justice requires that all researchers practice confidentiality to protect individuals by forbidding the use of any research or statistical information that might identify them. Why do you think this is so important? What kind of criminal justice study or research do you think would require the use of confidentiality more than others? Try to persuade the class that the research you chose would require the use of confidentiality more than others. Discuss.