Research Ethics and IRB Approval Quiz

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What is the definition of research?

The unstructured collection of data to answer a certain question

The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to solve a problem or answer a question (correct)

The chaotic analysis of data without any specific goal

The random collection of data for personal satisfaction

Which of the following requires IRB approval for study?

Data from animal subjects

Data from living individuals (correct)

Data from fictional characters

Data from deceased individuals

Why is it important to define hypotheses in advance in research?

To make the research process quicker

To limit the scope of the research

To avoid the need for statistical analysis

To ensure that the study design is sound (correct)

What is an important part of research integrity?

Appropriate statistical analysis Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to protect identifiable human information in research studies?

To respect the privacy and dignity of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of appropriate design in research studies?

To reach scientifically sound conclusions while protecting participants and their identifiable human information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IRBs in clinical studies?

To determine the risk versus benefit ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as minimal harm in research?

Harm that is less than those encountered in routine physical or psychological examinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'benefit' in the context of research?

The potential of the research treatment to ameliorate a condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of controls in research studies?

To compare data with those of current participants Signup and view all the answers

What increases the requirements for monitoring in a research study?

Risks above minimal harm Signup and view all the answers

What must an investigator do when distinguishing between research and treatment?

Distinguish between research and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT ethical in conducting a study according to the text?

Labeling an individual or a group for stigmatization purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'risk' in research studies?

The probability of physical, psychological, social, or economic harm Signup and view all the answers

What should accompany increased risk in a research study?

Appropriately increased benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk level defined as more than minimal according to the text?

Risks above minimal and increases requirements for monitoring Signup and view all the answers

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