Parental notification, in lieu of active parental permission, is allowed when:
The researcher anticipates a low response rate. An IRB has approved a waiver of the requirement for parental permission. The
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A study that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. The researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. No additional changes are planned. Which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate?
The research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents are capable of understanding the same consent forms
Read moreA researcher asks an IRB to waive the requirement for parental permission for a study conducted in schools because the nature of the research requires participation of all the children present in classrooms on the day the research will take place. Assuming that the basic research design could be approved by the IRB and the school, which of the following requirements must be met before an IRB could waive parental permission?
Parents must be notified that the study is taking place. The students must be offered an optional classroom activity. An
Read moreAccording to Subpart D, research with children may be eligible for exemption when:
The research involves the use of educational tests The children will be interviewed by the researcher. The research with children
Read moreWhich of the following statements most accurately describes the requirement for the documentation of minors’ assent to participate in research?
Parents must approve written documentation. To protect minors documentation is always required. Documentation is required unless waived by an IRB.
Read moreA graduate student wants to examine the effect of print media versus televised media on individuals’ position on several social issues. The superintendent of a local work release facility, a family friend, will allow the graduate student access to the prison population to help her quickly accrue subjects. The student’s IRB should:
Approve this project but submit it for federal review. Approve this project since the risk appears to be no more
Read moreWhich of the following statements about prison research is true?
Participation in research can be considered during parole hearings. Researchers may study the effects of privilege upgrades awarded by the
Read moreAn investigator is examining the quality of life for prisoners who are HIV positive using surveys followed by interview. The IRB must ensure that:
The survey instrument is standardized. Confidentiality of the prisoners’ health status is maintained. All prisoners receive HIV testing. A medical
Read moreAn investigator is studying women recently admitted to a state prison. All potential subjects must have children under the age of five. Research subjects will be given a basket of toys to use at their children’s first visit that the children can then take home. In assessing this proposal, the IRB needs to determine that the toys are:
Educational. Not an excessive incentive. Of high quality. Age appropriate. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL EXAM ANSWERS SHEET (PDF FORMAT)
Read moreWhich of the following constitutes both a breach of a confidentiality (the research data have been disclosed, counter to the agreement between researcher and subjects) and a violation of subjects’ privacy (the right of the individuals to be protected against intrusion into their personal lives or affairs)?
A researcher asks cocaine users to provide names and contact information of other cocaine users who might qualify for a
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