Deck 16: Research Protocols

Question 1

Some universities require a professor to be listed as the PI on any research project that involves human subjects even if a student is taking the lead role in the conduct of the project.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A strong protocol should be detailed enough that the entire methods section of any paper that will result from the project could be written before data collection begins.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following tasks would need to be performed by the researcher if existing data is going to be analyzed?

A) Identify an appropriate way to sample and recruit participants
B) Develop a questionnaire and other data collection tools
C) Prepare an application for a research ethics review committee
D) Identify an appropriate data source and supporting materials

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What research characteristic requires a detailed set of explanations about how participants were sampled?

A) Rigor
B) Consent
C) Reproducibility
D) Confidentiality

Question 5

A Gantt chart can be very helpful for visually displaying which of the following?

A) Research policy
B) Research protocol
C) Research timeline
D) Research outline