Question

There are certain classes of subjects that require special treatment by the researcher. Identify at least two of those classes and discuss why they constitute a special class. What specific steps should be taken when dealing with these special classes?

Answer 1

1. Minority class

2. Deviant cases (rare cases)

Thse are included as special class as they have been degraded by the society and there are lot of ethical concerns related to this class. So here the researcher not only focus on research ethics but also human morals while treating this class.

Specific steps-

Appropriate research topic where their problems don't get aggrevated

Ethics to be kept in mind

Inform the subjects clearly about their role in research

Infromed consent to be signed

Confidentiality and anonymity