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A developmental psychologist plans to conduct a study using existing public data from a government census. Apply federal regulations to identify the risk level of this study, and determine if it will require continuous IRB monitoring after its initial approval.

Question: A developmental psychologist plans to conduct a study using existing public data from a government census. Apply federal regulations to identify the risk level of this study, and determine if it will require continuous IRB monitoring after its initial approval.

Sample answer: This study represents the lowest level of risk because it utilizes existing public data. Consequently, under federal regulations, it will not require regular, continuous review by the institutional review board after receiving initial approval.

Key points:

  • Identifies using existing public data as representing the lowest level of risk.
  • Determines the study qualifies as exempt research.
  • Concludes the study is exempt from regular, continuous IRB review after initial approval.

Feedback: The student should apply the rules of exempt research to determine that using existing public data represents the lowest level of risk, and conclude that the study is exempt from regular, continuous IRB review after initial approval.

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