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Explain why the student's assumption is incorrect. Describe how the concept of implied consent applies to this study, explain the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and state what specific action will serve as evidence of the participants' consent.
Case context: A psychology student is planning to administer an anonymous online survey about undergraduate study habits. The survey contains questions about typical study hours and preferred study environments. The student assumes that because the survey is online and anonymous, they do not need to do anything related to informed consent.
Question: Explain why the student's assumption is incorrect. Describe how the concept of implied consent applies to this study, explain the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and state what specific action will serve as evidence of the participants' consent.
Sample answer: The student's assumption is incorrect because all research involving human participants requires a determination of consent, even if it is anonymous. For a minimal-risk survey like this one, the researcher can utilize implied consent. Under this framework, rather than collecting physically signed forms, the student must obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which can accept the participants' voluntary completion and submission of the survey as sufficient evidence of informed consent.
Key points:
- Even anonymous survey research requires ethical consideration and consent protocol determination.
- The study poses minimal risk, making it eligible for implied consent.
- The Institutional Review Board (IRB) must approve the use of implied consent.
- Voluntary completion and submission of the survey acts as the evidence of informed consent.
Rubric: The response should explain that even anonymous research requires ethical review/consent, state that the study fits the 'minimal risk' profile for implied consent, mention that the IRB must review and accept this protocol, and clarify that voluntary completion and submission of the survey serves as the evidence of consent.
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