Research Ethics and Responsibilities Quiz

What is a key factor in a successful research project?

• Frequent supervisor absences

• A good working relationship with supervisors

• Avoiding communication with supervisors

• Ignoring supervisor feedback

How often should the Candidate-Supervisor Agreement be reviewed?

• Once at the start of the research

• Every year

• Each semester

• Only before submitting the thesis

What is a reasonable timeframe for supervisors to provide feedback on written work?

• Within 24 hours

• It varies based on the complexity and quantity of work

• After the research is completed

• Only before the final thesis submission

Which of the following is a responsibility of the candidate in a supervisor agreement?

• Scheduling supervisor’s meetings

• Deciding on the final research topic without input

• Ensuring they understand feedback and actions to be taken

• Refusing to submit drafts for review

What takes precedence over expected benefits to human knowledge in research?

• The researcher's career

• The welfare and rights of participants

• The supervisor’s reputation

• The speed of completion

What does ECU's Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) ensure?

• That research findings are published

• That research involving human participants follows ethical guidelines

• That all research is commercially viable

• That supervisors approve all projects

What is considered 'low-risk' research?

• Research where the only foreseeable risk is one of discomfort

• Any research that does not involve humans

• Research that is approved by a supervisor

• Research with a high level of ethical concerns

Who is responsible for applying for ethical research approval?

• Only the research institution

• The research supervisor

• The researcher

• The university administration

What is a key principle of responsible research conduct?

• Misrepresenting research findings

• Adhering to ethical principles of justice and veracity

• Keeping data unverified

• Avoiding transparency in research

What should researchers do before beginning data collection?

• Publish preliminary results

• Obtain ethics approval

• Ensure supervisor approval alone

• Assume the data will be valid regardless