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Keywords
Ethics, Research, Church, artificial intelligence, heuristics, biases
Abstract
Both biblical principles and the standards used in the social sciences help researchers understand how to ensure their research is ethical and how to avoid the temptations associated with conducting research. Using a framework derived from Ephesians 4:25-28, these principles include truthfulness, avoidance of harm, and integrity through hard work. Ethical violations include data fabrication and falsification, questionable research practices, inaccurate references, duplicate publication, coercion of participants, and plagiarism. Special care must be taken to prevent harm to participants, either directly or indirectly. Researchers studying church-based phenomena also need to be aware of the heuristics and biases that can weaken the quality of their research.
Recommended Citation
Dunaetz, D. R. (2026). Ethics in Church-Based Research. Great Commission Research Journal, 18(1), 5-22. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol18/iss1/1
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