Students in Research

A master's degree candidate 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 on going to the local convenience stores and asking the owners what types of junk food the store normally stocks and which are the biggest sellers. Identifiers will not be collected. This study would fall under which of the following?

Not Human Subjects

Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources regarding the IRB approval process? (There may be more than one correct answer. Please be sure to select all correct answers.)

1) Faculty Advisor/Research Monitor 2) IRB Office

Per federal regulations, which of the following elements must be included in an informed consent document?

All foreseeable risks and discomforts

A student is conducting a research project that involves using a survey. The survey asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on various social issues. No identifiable information will be collected. This study would be categorized as which type of review?

Exempt Review

A student working on his dissertation plans on interviewing 15 principals in neighboring high schools. The student plans to collect data about the personal experiences the principals have had with disruptive students, what types of disciplinary actions were taken (including decisions they may have personally made), and their feelings or thoughts as to whether those actions were appropriate. Identifiers will be collected. This study would be categorized as which type of review?

Full Board Review

How can faculty researchers avoid undue influence of student subjects?

Avoid using their own students in their research

Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a determination by the IRB or an IRB designee?

Exempt

Which of the following studies need IRB approval?

Studies collecting data about living individuals.