#1
Which of the following is an example of a breach of research ethics?
Obtaining informed consent from participants
Sharing identifiable participant information without consent
Maintaining participant confidentiality
Using random sampling techniques
#2
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent in research?
To ensure participants receive payment
To guarantee participants' anonymity
To protect participants' autonomy and rights
To ensure participants complete the study
#3
Which of the following is an essential component of informed consent in research involving human subjects?
Providing participants with financial incentives
Explaining potential risks and benefits of participation
Guaranteeing a positive outcome for participants
Conducting research without participants' knowledge
#4
What is the primary purpose of a confidentiality agreement in research?
To ensure researchers receive proper credit for their work
To prevent participants from withdrawing from the study
To protect participants' privacy and data
To guarantee the accuracy of research findings
#5
Which of the following best describes the concept of confidentiality in research?
Sharing participants' data openly
Protecting participants' identities and data
Exposing participants to harm
Recording participants' responses inaccurately
#6
In a human subjects study, what is meant by the term 'anonymization'?
Providing participants with false information
Removing any identifiers linked to participant data
Collecting data without participants' consent
Using participants' data for unrelated purposes
#7
What is the role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research involving human subjects?
To collect data from participants
To review and approve research protocols to ensure ethical standards are met
To analyze research findings
To recruit participants for studies
#8
Which of the following is an example of a violation of research ethics related to confidentiality?
Ensuring participant anonymity
Falsifying research data
Obtaining informed consent from participants
Using appropriate statistical analysis techniques
#9
What is the term for the process of debriefing participants after their involvement in a research study?
Retrospective consent
Post-experimental disclosure
Experiential feedback
Participant feedback
#10
In research involving vulnerable populations, such as children or individuals with cognitive impairments, what additional ethical considerations are necessary?
Ensuring participants have a high level of education
Obtaining consent from legal guardians or surrogates
Conducting research without informed consent
Excluding vulnerable populations from research altogether
#11
What is the term for the process of ensuring that participants are fully informed about the nature, risks, and benefits of research participation?
Debriefing
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Anonymization
#12
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when ensuring confidentiality in research?
Encrypting participant data
Sharing data with unauthorized individuals
Storing data securely
Obtaining participants' consent for data sharing
#13
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Belmont Report?
It is a set of guidelines for medical treatments
It outlines ethical principles for research involving human subjects
It regulates the sale of pharmaceutical drugs
It enforces data protection laws
#14
What is the term for the act of ensuring that research findings are accurately reported and not misrepresented?
Data aggregation
Research integrity
Hypothesis testing
Publication bias
#15
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of research ethics regarding confidentiality?
Unauthorized access to participant data
Sharing aggregate research findings
Accidental disclosure of participant identities
Using participant data for secondary analysis with appropriate consent
#16
What is the term for the process of removing participants from a study without their knowledge?
Deception
Coercion
Omission
Exclusion
#17
Which of the following is a potential consequence of breaching research confidentiality?
Increased participant trust
Legal consequences for researchers
Enhanced research transparency
Improved data accuracy
#18
Which of the following is NOT a component of the informed consent process?
Disclosure of study purpose and procedures
Assessment of participant's financial status
Explanation of potential risks and benefits
Opportunity for participants to ask questions