CERTIFICATION FOR IRB
PROFESSIONALS (CIP) EXAM
A researcher leaves a research file in her car while she attends a
concert and her car is stolen. The file contains charts of aggregated
numerical data from a research study with human subjects, but no
other documents. The consent form said that no identifying
information would be retained, and the researcher adhered to that
component. Which of the following statements best characterizes
what occurred? - ANSWERS-There was neither a violation of privacy
nor a breach of confidentiality.
Which of the following constitutes both a breach of confidentiality
(the research data have been disclosed, counter to the agreement
between researcher and subjects) and a violation of subjects' privacy
(the right of the individuals to be protected against intrusion into their
personal lives or affairs)? - ANSWERS-A faculty member makes
identifiable data about sexual behavior available to graduate students,
although the subjects were assured that the data would be de-
identified.
The Right of Subject Privacy - ANSWERS-The right of the
individuals to be protected against intrusion into their personal lives
or affairs
The Right of Subject Confidentiality - ANSWERS-Refers to a
condition in which the researcher knows the identity of a research
, subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered
by others.
In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten
through high school and will collect information about illegal
activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would
protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable
information? - ANSWERS-Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality
When a focus group deals with a potentially sensitive topic, which of
the following statements about providing confidentiality to focus
group participants is correct? - ANSWERS-Confidentiality is not
guaranteed: The researcher cannot control what participants repeat
about others outside the group.
longitudinal study - ANSWERS-a study that observes the same
participants on many occasions over a long period of time
Example of Economic Vulnerability - ANSWERS-A subject
participates in a drug study because treatment is available at no or
reduced cost, and he could not otherwise afford it.
Which is an example of a situation where deferential vulnerability
might be a factor? - ANSWERS-A physician recruiting his patients
Deferential Vulnerability - ANSWERS-This includes individuals who
informally subordinate to an authority figure. For example, abuse
victims, doctor/patient relationships, and/or husband/wife
PROFESSIONALS (CIP) EXAM
A researcher leaves a research file in her car while she attends a
concert and her car is stolen. The file contains charts of aggregated
numerical data from a research study with human subjects, but no
other documents. The consent form said that no identifying
information would be retained, and the researcher adhered to that
component. Which of the following statements best characterizes
what occurred? - ANSWERS-There was neither a violation of privacy
nor a breach of confidentiality.
Which of the following constitutes both a breach of confidentiality
(the research data have been disclosed, counter to the agreement
between researcher and subjects) and a violation of subjects' privacy
(the right of the individuals to be protected against intrusion into their
personal lives or affairs)? - ANSWERS-A faculty member makes
identifiable data about sexual behavior available to graduate students,
although the subjects were assured that the data would be de-
identified.
The Right of Subject Privacy - ANSWERS-The right of the
individuals to be protected against intrusion into their personal lives
or affairs
The Right of Subject Confidentiality - ANSWERS-Refers to a
condition in which the researcher knows the identity of a research
, subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered
by others.
In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten
through high school and will collect information about illegal
activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would
protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable
information? - ANSWERS-Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality
When a focus group deals with a potentially sensitive topic, which of
the following statements about providing confidentiality to focus
group participants is correct? - ANSWERS-Confidentiality is not
guaranteed: The researcher cannot control what participants repeat
about others outside the group.
longitudinal study - ANSWERS-a study that observes the same
participants on many occasions over a long period of time
Example of Economic Vulnerability - ANSWERS-A subject
participates in a drug study because treatment is available at no or
reduced cost, and he could not otherwise afford it.
Which is an example of a situation where deferential vulnerability
might be a factor? - ANSWERS-A physician recruiting his patients
Deferential Vulnerability - ANSWERS-This includes individuals who
informally subordinate to an authority figure. For example, abuse
victims, doctor/patient relationships, and/or husband/wife
