Research Ethics and IRB Approval Quiz

Test your understanding of bioethics & IRB approval with questions on principles, consent, vulnerability, and misconduct. How well do you know research ethics?

#1

What does IRB stand for in the context of research?

International Review Board
Internal Review Board
Institutional Review Board
Independent Research Bureau
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#2

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a core principle of research ethics?

Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Efficiency
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#3

What is the purpose of an IRB protocol submission in the research process?

To collect data from participants
To obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the research study
To analyze the collected data
To publish research findings in academic journals
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#4

What is the primary purpose of informed consent in research?

To ensure that participants are fully aware of the risks and benefits of the study
To prevent participants from withdrawing from the study
To minimize the risk of lawsuits against the researchers
To speed up the recruitment process
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#5

Which of the following is NOT typically reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

Research methodology
Data analysis plan
Publication strategy
Recruitment materials
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#6

Which of the following statements best defines plagiarism in research?

Quoting a source without proper citation
Using someone else's ideas or work without proper acknowledgment
Providing incorrect data in a research paper
Using statistical analysis without proper authorization
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#7

What is the primary concern regarding vulnerable populations in research ethics?

Ensuring their data is protected from unauthorized access
Ensuring they are compensated adequately for their participation
Ensuring they are not excluded from research opportunities
Ensuring they are not exploited or harmed in the research process
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#8

What is the purpose of the peer review process in research publication?

To ensure that the research adheres to ethical guidelines
To provide constructive feedback and improve the quality of the research
To determine the financial viability of the research project
To promote the research to a wider audience
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#9

What is the main purpose of the debriefing process in research involving human participants?

To provide participants with information about the study's hypotheses
To explain any deception that was used during the study
To offer participants compensation for their time and effort
To recruit participants for future studies
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#10

What is the role of a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) in research?

To review and monitor the safety of participants during the study
To analyze the collected data and interpret the results
To recruit participants for the study
To oversee the budget allocation for the research project
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#11

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest in research?

A researcher receiving funding from a pharmaceutical company for a drug trial
A researcher collaborating with colleagues from different institutions
A researcher publishing findings that challenge established theories
A researcher disclosing all potential biases in their research
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#12

What is the purpose of a Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC) in research?

To certify the completion of research ethics training
To ensure that research findings are kept confidential
To protect researchers from legal liability
To waive the requirement for informed consent
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#13

What is the role of an IRB member in the review process?

To conduct statistical analysis of the research data
To recruit participants for the study
To evaluate the ethical aspects of research proposals
To promote the research to external stakeholders
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