A graduate student needs to conduct a research project for her master's thesis. She is interested in the types of junk food available to the public. She plans to go to the local co... A graduate student needs to conduct a research project for her master's thesis. She is interested in the types of junk food available to the public. She plans to go to the local convenience stores and ask the owners what types of junk food the store normally stocks, and which are the biggest sellers. She will not collect identifiers. This study would be subject to which type of review?
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The question describes a research project where a graduate student is studying the availability of junk food in local convenience stores through interviews with store owners. The key aspect is that the student will not be collecting any personal identifiers. The task is to determine which type of ethical review this study would be subject to based on the provided options.
Answer
Determination for Exemption
The study would be subject to 'Determination for Exemption'.
Answer for screen readers
The study would be subject to 'Determination for Exemption'.
More Information
Since the graduate student is collecting data about the junk food available at local convenience stores and is only asking the owners about the types of junk food they stock and their biggest sellers, and she will not collect any identifiers, this study would likely qualify for exemption.
Tips
It's important to consider whether the data collection involves identifiable private information when determining the appropriate level of IRB review.
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