Research Ethics and Responsibilities Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Candidate-Supervisor Agreement?

• To establish a legally binding contract

• To outline expectations, roles, and responsibilities

• To determine the final thesis topic

• To serve as a funding agreement

How frequently should a research candidate and supervisor meet at a minimum?

• Every two weeks

• Once per semester

• This depends on enrolment load and agreement

• Annually

What must be obtained before conducting research involving human participants?

• Supervisor’s verbal approval

• Ethics approval from HREC

• A public announcement

• A student ID

What is the first milestone in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR)?

• Thesis submission

• Research proposal approval

• Induction milestone

• Final examination

Which of the following is considered academic misconduct?

• Submitting a draft for feedback

• Contract cheating

• Discussing research with peers

• Attending a research workshop

Who is responsible for selecting a research topic?

• Supervisor only

• Student only

• Both student and supervisor, depending on agreement

• The university board

What does the Responsible Research Conduct policy emphasize?

• Meeting deadlines only

• Integrity, quality, and originality in research

• Producing research with commercial value

• Ensuring quick publication

Which of the following is not required for the Research Proposal milestone?

• Oral presentation

• Ethics approval

• Written research proposal

• Review by independent experts

What is the usual duration of scheduled meetings between a candidate and supervisor?

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• Entire day

Which committee oversees research ethics at ECU?

• Research and Innovation Committee

• Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)

• Research Misconduct Committee

• Academic Board