CITI Training

Not Human Subjects

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?

Determine for exemption

A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on various social issues. The student will not collect identifiable information. This study would be subject to which type of review?

Avoid recruiting their own students in the research

Identify one way faculty researchers can possibly avoid undue influence of student subjects?

Faculty advisor/research mentor or IRB office

Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources regarding the IRB approval process? Select all that apply.

Exempt

Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a determination by an individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or experienced staff person)?