The unique ethical challenges of the bogus pipeline methodology: let the data speak.
Sigall (1997) asserted that the bogus pipeline (BPL) methodology is not a uniquely deceptive technique and, therefore, does not pose unique ethical challenges for social psychology researchers. We argue that empirical research is needed to clarify the controversial issue of the ethics of using the BPL. Results of such a research program will provide guidance for researchers as well as institutional review boards regarding conditions under which the use of the BPL may or may not be ethically justified.
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Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Denver, Campus Box 173, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364, USA. haguinis@castle.cudenver.edu
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D035841:Behavioral Research / Q000941:ethics* / Q000379:methods*; D008192:Deception; D006801:Humans; D011593:Psychology, Social / Q000941:ethics; D012107:Research Design; D035842:Research Subjects / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment