A researcher submits a study to the IRB that proposes to evaluate a new after-school online tutoring program for middle-school students in a local school district examining the eff... A researcher submits a study to the IRB that proposes to evaluate a new after-school online tutoring program for middle-school students in a local school district examining the effect on student grades. She proposes to perform this assessment at the school that her children attend, because she is familiar with the school district. Students may use either their personal smartphone or computer to participate in the program. This study might be determined to be violating which principle of the Belmont Report?
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The question describes a research scenario and asks which principle of the Belmont Report the study might be violating. The scenario involves a researcher evaluating an after-school tutoring program at a school where her children attend. The possible violations are Beneficence, Justice, and Respect for persons.
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Justice
The study might violate the principle of Justice from the Belmont Report.
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The study might violate the principle of Justice from the Belmont Report.
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The principle of justice requires fair subject selection and avoiding exploitation of vulnerable populations. Conducting the study at the researcher's children's school introduces a potential conflict of interest and raises concerns about equitable selection, potentially violating the principle of justice.
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Carefully consider the ethical implications of research design, especially regarding subject selection and potential biases.
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