Question 1

Which of the following is a primary ethical principle outlined in the Belmont Report for protecting human subjects in research?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Question 2

A psychology research study at RIT involves surveys about daily stress and does not include any vulnerable populations. The risk to participants is no greater than what they encounter in daily life. Which IRB review category does this study most likely fall under?

Accepted Answer

Exempt Review

Question 3

Which population would require a Full Board IRB review due to their vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

Children participating in a psychological experiment

Question 4

According to the study materials, what is the main difference between confidentiality and anonymity in research data collection?

Accepted Answer

Anonymity means no one, not even the researcher, can connect responses to identities; confidentiality means the researcher can but will not release the information.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a typical requirement for submitting an IRB application at RIT?

Accepted Answer

Participant's medical records

Question 6

A researcher plans to conduct a study involving deception that poses more than minimal risk to participants. What type of IRB review is required?

Accepted Answer

Full Board Review

Question 7

Which equation best represents the concept of risk assessment in IRB review, where risk must be justified by potential benefit?

Accepted Answer

$Risk \leq Benefit$

Question 8

A study is conducted in an educational setting using typical educational practices and does not collect identifiable data. Which IRB review category does this most likely fit?

Accepted Answer

Exempt Review

Question 9

Which of the following is a reason to exclude a certain population from a research study, according to IRB guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Due to a specific characteristic that may confound results, such as color vision deficiency

Question 10

If a researcher at RIT wants to begin data collection before receiving IRB approval, what is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

The researcher will be prohibited from starting data collection until approval is granted

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of the NTID IRB branch at RIT?

Accepted Answer

Reviews research activities focused on Deaf and hard of hearing subject populations

Question 12

A researcher is planning a study involving college students and wants to ensure the comfort and safety of participants. According to IRB guidelines, which factor should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Both the researcher's expertise and the facilities

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a psychological risk that should be described in an IRB application?

Accepted Answer

Participants may become anxious or unhappy if unable to complete a task

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a step in the IRB application process at RIT?

Accepted Answer

Submitting handwritten forms via postal mail only

Question 15

A study involves collecting data from students using a survey and storing responses with numbers and letters, without names attached. What data protection method is being used?

Accepted Answer

Anonymity

Question 16

Which of the following is a valid reason for the IRB to require additional review before data collection can begin?

Accepted Answer

The study involves a foreign country with few provisions protecting human subjects

Question 17

If a research study at RIT involves both surveys and interviews with minimal risk, which IRB review category is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Expedited Review

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at RIT?

Accepted Answer

To protect the rights, safety, and welfare of research participants

Question 19

A researcher is planning to recruit participants using social media and offering a chance to win a gift card. According to IRB guidelines, what must be included in the application?

Accepted Answer

A description of the recruitment method and incentives

Question 20

Which of the following is a key requirement for IRB committee membership according to federal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Members must have a variety of backgrounds and expertise

(NB) IRB

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