Conflicts of Interest Quiz for CITI Trainings

Questions and Answers

Which of the following most accurately describes an institutional conflict of interest?

It only refers to financial interests.

It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities. (correct)

It has no impact on research activities.

It is related to personal relationships.

If researchers allow their moral or other personal beliefs to influence their objectivity, this is most likely an example of:

A conflict of conscience

The entity that normally is supposed to determine whether an academic researcher's conflict of interest can be managed is:

A conflict of interest committee

If a friendship with an applicant could interfere with a hiring decision, this is typically referred to as:

A personal conflict of interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following most accurately describes a conflict of commitment?

It occurs when outside activities interfere with obligations to one's primary employer. Signup and view all the answers

Management plans are often created to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest.

True Signup and view all the answers

Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias.

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The main focus of NIH's conflict of interest policy is:

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Study Notes

Conflicts of Interest Overview

An institutional conflict of interest arises when an institution's financial or non-financial interests may compromise its research integrity.
A conflict of conscience occurs when researchers' moral or personal beliefs affect their objectivity in research.
The responsibility for determining the management of an academic researcher's conflict of interest typically falls to a conflict of interest committee.

Types of Conflicts of Interest

A personal conflict of interest exists when relationships, such as friendships, could influence impartial decision-making, especially in hiring processes.
A conflict of commitment is identified when external obligations interfere with duties to an employer or primary institution.

Management of Conflicts

Management plans are often instituted to mitigate the effects of conflicts of interest, aiming to preserve the integrity of the research process.
Conflicts of interest generally heighten the risk of bias in research outcomes and conclusions.

NIH Policy Focus

The primary concern of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding conflicts of interest is the management of financial conflicts, ensuring transparency and adherence to ethical standards in research.

Description

Test your knowledge on institutional conflicts of interest and the impact of personal beliefs on research objectivity with this quiz. Designed for participants of CITI Trainings, it covers key concepts essential to understanding research ethics.