Citi Trainings: Research Involving
Human Subjects (RCR-Basic)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is coercion in the context of human subjects research?
✔✔ When a participant is pressured or forced to participate against their free will.
Why must vulnerable populations be given special consideration in research?
✔✔ They may have limited capacity to provide informed consent or increased risk of
exploitation.
What are examples of vulnerable populations?
✔✔ Children, prisoners, pregnant women, and cognitively impaired individuals.
What is the principle of justice in research ethics?
✔✔ Ensuring fair distribution of research benefits and burdens among participants.
Why must research protocols be reviewed before the study begins?
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, ✔✔ To identify and minimize risks to participants and ensure ethical compliance.
What is the significance of voluntary participation in research?
✔✔ It ensures participants freely choose to join without undue influence or pressure.
What is the primary purpose of documentation in human subjects research?
✔✔ To provide a record of consent, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
What should researchers do if they discover unexpected risks during a study?
✔✔ Report the findings to the IRB and take steps to protect participants.
What is the main purpose of the Belmont Report in human subjects research?
✔✔ To provide ethical principles and guidelines for protecting research participants.
What are the three core principles outlined in the Belmont Report?
✔✔ Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
Why is informed consent essential in human subjects research?
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Human Subjects (RCR-Basic)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is coercion in the context of human subjects research?
✔✔ When a participant is pressured or forced to participate against their free will.
Why must vulnerable populations be given special consideration in research?
✔✔ They may have limited capacity to provide informed consent or increased risk of
exploitation.
What are examples of vulnerable populations?
✔✔ Children, prisoners, pregnant women, and cognitively impaired individuals.
What is the principle of justice in research ethics?
✔✔ Ensuring fair distribution of research benefits and burdens among participants.
Why must research protocols be reviewed before the study begins?
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, ✔✔ To identify and minimize risks to participants and ensure ethical compliance.
What is the significance of voluntary participation in research?
✔✔ It ensures participants freely choose to join without undue influence or pressure.
What is the primary purpose of documentation in human subjects research?
✔✔ To provide a record of consent, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
What should researchers do if they discover unexpected risks during a study?
✔✔ Report the findings to the IRB and take steps to protect participants.
What is the main purpose of the Belmont Report in human subjects research?
✔✔ To provide ethical principles and guidelines for protecting research participants.
What are the three core principles outlined in the Belmont Report?
✔✔ Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
Why is informed consent essential in human subjects research?
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