Current Affairs · Research Ethics

Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between ethical conduct, transparency, and public trust in research: I. Ethical conduct in research fosters trust among participants, institutions, policymakers, and the general public. II. When research is perceived as responsible and transparent, the general public is more likely to accept research findings. III. The principle of transparency implies restricting access to methodologies to ensure that only the original researchers can verify findings. IV. Ethical research generates unbiased data that aids policymakers in designing effective policies. Which of the options given above is correct?