Module 1: Ethics in Research Discussion
Recently, there was a bit of a stir about an experiment that Facebook did in partnership with a couple of academics.
- Goel, Vindu. “Facebook Tinkers with Users Emotions.” Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/30/technology/facebook-tinkers-with-users-emotions-in-news-feed-experiment-stirring-outcry.html?_r=0 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
There was lots of coverage of this and debate about whether Facebook should have done the study, whether subjects should have been informed, and whether the respective universities’ IRBs gave approval. Summarize what happened and provide your point of view.
Remember to also respond to your classmates’ posts (you are expected to respond to at least 2 to receive full credit).
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