The purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is to:
Ensure that surveys do not ask school children to provide sensitive information about their parents. Provide parents certain rights over
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According to Subpart D, which of the following research activities with children would qualify for an exemption?
Survey procedures Observation of public behavior when the researcher participates in the activities being observed. Interviews Research about educational testing
Read moreParental notification, in lieu of active parental permission, is allowed when:
The researcher anticipates a low response rate. An IRB has approved a waiver of the requirement for parental permission. The
Read moreA study that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. The researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. No additional changes are planned. Which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate?
The research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents are capable of understanding the same consent forms
Read moreA researcher asks an IRB to waive the requirement for parental permission for a study conducted in schools because the nature of the research requires participation of all the children present in classrooms on the day the research will take place. Assuming that the basic research design could be approved by the IRB and the school, which of the following requirements must be met before an IRB could waive parental permission?
Parents must be notified that the study is taking place. The students must be offered an optional classroom activity. An
Read moreAccording to Subpart D, research with children may be eligible for exemption when:
The research involves the use of educational tests The children will be interviewed by the researcher. The research with children
Read moreWhich of the following statements most accurately describes the requirement for the documentation of minors’ assent to participate in research?
Parents must approve written documentation. To protect minors documentation is always required. Documentation is required unless waived by an IRB.
Read moreA graduate student wants to examine the effect of print media versus televised media on individuals’ position on several social issues. The superintendent of a local work release facility, a family friend, will allow the graduate student access to the prison population to help her quickly accrue subjects. The student’s IRB should:
Approve this project but submit it for federal review. Approve this project since the risk appears to be no more
Read moreWhich of the following statements about prison research is true?
Participation in research can be considered during parole hearings. Researchers may study the effects of privilege upgrades awarded by the
Read moreAn investigator is examining the quality of life for prisoners who are HIV positive using surveys followed by interview. The IRB must ensure that:
The survey instrument is standardized. Confidentiality of the prisoners’ health status is maintained. All prisoners receive HIV testing. A medical
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