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“The research proposal must be approved by the ethics committee.”
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Teacher tip
High-value word for research and academic reading.
Common mistake
Ethics is usually treated as singular in this meaning.
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ethics
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CEFR B2IELTS 6.5+nounDifficulty 4/5
Definition
Moral principles that guide behaviour or research.
In simple English
Rules about right and wrong.