TCPS 2 || 100% Correct Solutions.
The TCPS 2 defines research as "an undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a
disciplined inquiry and/or systematic investigation". Which of the following activities fall within
this definition (select all that apply)? correct answers - Professor A designs a pilot study to
address that research question, and gets a small group of individuals to take part in the study.
- Professor A revises the study based on their experience with the pilot study participants, and
administers the full study to a group of 100 participants.
which of the following person is considered a research participant (select all that apply)? correct
answers - A college employee responding to a survey from a labour relations professor aimed at
measuring job satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized academic staff.
- A patient with a particular condition whose tissue was removed to help scientists better
understand that condition and how to treat it.
Complete the following sentence: "Under TCPS 2, research that relies exclusively on
information that is publicly accessible and for which there is no reasonable expectation of
privacy _________." correct answers Is exempt from REB review.
Under TCPS 2, it is the role of the REB to review: correct answers The ethics of research
involving humans.
REBs may consider the following as potential benefits of research (select all that apply). correct
answers - Direct benefits to the participants
- Benefits to the group or community to which the participant belongs
- Benefits to society in the form of increased knowledge
Choose the correct description of research-attributable risks, according to TCPS 2: correct
answers All the risks associated with the research
Which types of possible harms may be considered research risks (select all that apply)? correct
answers - Economic harm
- Social harm
- Psychological harm
- Physical harm
What is the purpose of distinguishing between minimal risk research and research that is more
than minimal risk? correct answers The distinction helps the REB to determine the appropriate
level of ethics review.
, What are the general principles of consent? correct answers 1. Voluntary
2. Informed
3. Ongoing.
In general, when should researchers seek consent from individuals to participate in research?
correct answers Prior to commencing participation in the research.
Which of the following best describes how consent should be documented? correct answers Prior
to commencing participation in the research.
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the general principles
of consent (select all that apply)? correct answers - In medical emergencies
- For certain types of public health research.
- When a prospective participant lacks decision-making capacity.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? correct answers - Secondary
use research involves using data that was originally collected for another purpose.
- REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use of identifiable
information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of Respect for
Persons? correct answers Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the
risks and potential benefits of the research.
Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that apply)? correct
answers - A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that
institution that is funded by their department, not the Agencies;
- A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street youth, not on the
premises of the institution;
- A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded research on political
protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
- A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil on
educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when conducting their
research (select all that apply)? correct answers - The researcher's institution may take action
under the institution's policies.
The TCPS 2 defines research as "an undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a
disciplined inquiry and/or systematic investigation". Which of the following activities fall within
this definition (select all that apply)? correct answers - Professor A designs a pilot study to
address that research question, and gets a small group of individuals to take part in the study.
- Professor A revises the study based on their experience with the pilot study participants, and
administers the full study to a group of 100 participants.
which of the following person is considered a research participant (select all that apply)? correct
answers - A college employee responding to a survey from a labour relations professor aimed at
measuring job satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized academic staff.
- A patient with a particular condition whose tissue was removed to help scientists better
understand that condition and how to treat it.
Complete the following sentence: "Under TCPS 2, research that relies exclusively on
information that is publicly accessible and for which there is no reasonable expectation of
privacy _________." correct answers Is exempt from REB review.
Under TCPS 2, it is the role of the REB to review: correct answers The ethics of research
involving humans.
REBs may consider the following as potential benefits of research (select all that apply). correct
answers - Direct benefits to the participants
- Benefits to the group or community to which the participant belongs
- Benefits to society in the form of increased knowledge
Choose the correct description of research-attributable risks, according to TCPS 2: correct
answers All the risks associated with the research
Which types of possible harms may be considered research risks (select all that apply)? correct
answers - Economic harm
- Social harm
- Psychological harm
- Physical harm
What is the purpose of distinguishing between minimal risk research and research that is more
than minimal risk? correct answers The distinction helps the REB to determine the appropriate
level of ethics review.
, What are the general principles of consent? correct answers 1. Voluntary
2. Informed
3. Ongoing.
In general, when should researchers seek consent from individuals to participate in research?
correct answers Prior to commencing participation in the research.
Which of the following best describes how consent should be documented? correct answers Prior
to commencing participation in the research.
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the general principles
of consent (select all that apply)? correct answers - In medical emergencies
- For certain types of public health research.
- When a prospective participant lacks decision-making capacity.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? correct answers - Secondary
use research involves using data that was originally collected for another purpose.
- REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use of identifiable
information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of Respect for
Persons? correct answers Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the
risks and potential benefits of the research.
Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that apply)? correct
answers - A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that
institution that is funded by their department, not the Agencies;
- A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street youth, not on the
premises of the institution;
- A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded research on political
protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
- A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil on
educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when conducting their
research (select all that apply)? correct answers - The researcher's institution may take action
under the institution's policies.
