Resolving ethical and legal problems in randomized experiments

Authors
Boruch, RF Victor, T Cecil, JS
Citation
Rf. Boruch et al., Resolving ethical and legal problems in randomized experiments, CRIME DELIN, 46(3), 2000, pp. 330-353
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work & Social Policy
Journal title
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
ISSN journal
00111287 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
330 - 353
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-1287(200007)46:3<330:REALPI>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
This article considers the ethical problems engendered by random assignment and privacy concerns in randomized field experiments The particular focus is on procedural, legislative, and technical approaches to reducing or avoi ding the problems. Examples are given from a variety of disciplines, althou gh the main emphasis is on research in crime and delinquency.