Answer:
The purpose of research ethics, within the context of research work, is to guide the researcher towards actions that are respectful with the people who are part of the study, or to provide ethical guidelines for a researcher when faced with an ethical or moral dilemman.
For example, research ethics helps the researcher make sure that the people who are part of a study are treated fairly, are informed about the research and their participation in it, are given confidentiality in case needed, and are given the choice of choosing not to take part in the research.
