124. Why Trust Matters in Research: Ethics, Integrity & Impact

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 7.3: Trust in the Research Process. This video explores why trust is essential in every aspect of research, from ethical participant engagement to the responsible use of findings. Aimed at college students and aspiring researchers, this session highlights the dimensions of trust, stakeholder relationships, and key challenges affecting public and academic confidence in science.

Key Takeaways

Explore five key dimensions of trust: competence, integrity, benevolence, predictability, and communication.

Learn how stakeholders (participants, funders, policymakers, and the public) shape the trust ecosystem.

Understand modern challenges to trust, including the replication crisis, misconduct, and politicization of science.

This module will help you recognize how trust shapes credible, ethical, and impactful research practices.

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.