Research Ethics and Procedures Worksheet

Which of the following is MOST important when assessing the feasibility of a research project?

• Whether Alex would be impressed

• Availability of time, resources, and access to participants

• If it sounds cool when you say it out loud

• Whether you think it’s fun, and it might sounds feasible

What does IRB stand for in research ethics?

• International Rodeo Board

• Ice-cream Review Board

• Institutional Review Board

• Independent Research Board

Why do researchers submit their study to an IRB before starting?

• To get legal advice about their taxes

• To ensure ethical treatment of participants

• To get extra credit from their teacher

• To rent lab coats and clipboards

What should you do if you face unexpected difficulties during your research?

• Adjust your plan and seek support or alternative methods

• Cry dramatically in public

• Delete all your files and start a new life

• Pretend the problem didn’t happen and continue your project.

Informed consent means:

• Participants are required to answer every question

• Participants are told the purpose, risks, and rights before agreeing to join

• Participants receive payment before being informed

• Participants sign a form without reading it

How can researchers ensure access to participants for a study?

• By assuming people will volunteer without being asked

• By offering participation only to friends and family

• By obtaining permissions, building partnerships, or using approved recruitment channels

• By skipping the IRB process for faster access

What is one benefit of identifying limitations and risks early in a research plan?

• It reduces the need for peer review later

• It helps create stronger contingency plans

• It increases the chance of getting published without revision

• It allows the researcher to avoid doing a literature review

What is the primary purpose of a feasibility study in research?

• To guarantee successful results

• To replace the need for a research proposal

• To assess the practicality of the research before starting

• To summarize existing literature

A team plans to conduct an international survey but realizes they can’t afford travel costs or translation services. What feasibility issue is this?

• Operational feasibility

• Time feasibility

• Technical feasibility

• Financial feasibility

A researcher collects social media data without user consent, claiming it’s "publicly available." Which feasibility rule is violated?

• Technical feasibility

• Ethical/legal feasibility

• Operational feasibility

• Time feasibility