10 Questions
What is the primary principle of respect for subjects in the Belmont Report?
Treat subjects as autonomous beings who can make informed decisions
What is the hierarchy of evidence in the Belmont Report?
Systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies
What is the primary purpose of research ethics in studies involving human subjects?
To protect the human subjects from harm and ensure their welfare
What was the outcome of the Nuremberg trials in relation to research ethics?
The identification of 10 basic principles, including voluntary consent of the participant
What is the primary limitation of cross-sectional studies?
They provide a snapshot in time and may not be representative of the population
What was the purpose of the Syphilis Study conducted from 1932 to 1971?
To investigate what syphilis does to the body over time
What is the purpose of matching in case-control studies?
To ensure cases and controls are similar in terms of common comorbidities, age, or location
What is the term for the influence of age in a study that can falsely demonstrate an apparent association between variables?
Confounder
Who was involved in the development of inoculation for yellow fever?
Walter Reed
What is the primary role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process?
To provide an approval for the research study before it is conducted
This quiz assesses your understanding of the ethical principles and guidelines that researchers must follow to protect human subjects in their studies. It covers the importance of informed consent, risk-benefit analysis, and the IRB process. Test your knowledge of research ethics and ensure that you're treating participants with respect and care.
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