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Ethics in Research Flashcards

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  1. A scientist publishes the same dataset in two separate journals without disclosure. This practice is called:

    Answer: Duplicate publication

    Duplicate publication involves submitting or publishing the same data in multiple outlets without disclosure, misleading the scientific record.

  2. Assent in pediatric research differs from informed consent in that assent:

    Answer: Seeks the child's agreement while legal authority rests with the parent or guardian

    Assent is the child's affirmative agreement to participate, but legal authority to enroll the child remains with the parent or guardian.

  3. When a researcher has a financial stake in the company whose product they are studying, this is classified as:

    Answer: A conflict of interest

    A financial relationship with a sponsor or product manufacturer constitutes a conflict of interest that must be disclosed and managed.

  4. The principle of justice in research ethics most directly requires that:

    Answer: Benefits and burdens of research are distributed fairly across populations

    Justice demands equitable selection of research subjects so that no single group bears a disproportionate burden or is unfairly excluded from benefits.

  5. An IRB conducts continuing review of an ongoing study primarily to:

    Answer: Ensure that risks remain acceptable and the protocol is followed as approved

    Continuing review allows the IRB to monitor ongoing studies, reassess risk-benefit ratios, and verify protocol compliance over time.

  6. Which of the following is NOT a required element of informed consent under federal regulations (21 CFR 50)?

    Answer: The researcher's personal home address

    Federal regulations require disclosure of risks, duration, voluntary nature, and other elements, but do not require the researcher's personal home address.

  7. Whistleblower protections in research misconduct cases are important primarily because they:

    Answer: Encourage reporting without fear of retaliation

    Whistleblower protections are designed to foster a culture of accountability by shielding those who report misconduct from professional retaliation.