CITI Training Review: Human Subjects
Research Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is internet-based research in the social and behavioral sciences?
✔✔ Research that uses online platforms, surveys, social media, or digital tools to collect data
from participants.
How can researchers verify participant identity in online studies?
✔✔ Use secure login systems, email verification, or authentication procedures.
What is a common ethical concern in online SBE research?
✔✔ Protecting privacy and confidentiality of participants’ data.
How should researchers store sensitive online survey data?
✔✔ Encrypt data and store it on secure, password-protected servers.
Why must researchers disclose the purpose of the study online?
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,✔✔ To allow participants to make informed decisions about participation.
What is a risk of collecting data from social media platforms?
✔✔ Participants’ private information could be exposed or misused.
How can anonymity be ensured in internet-based surveys?
✔✔ Do not collect identifying information and assign codes to responses.
Why is voluntary participation critical in online SBE research?
✔✔ Participants must not feel coerced and must have the right to withdraw at any time.
What is the first step in designing an ethical internet-based study?
✔✔ Conduct a risk assessment and consider participant privacy and consent.
How should researchers handle incomplete or inaccurate online survey responses?
✔✔ Treat them confidentially and decide whether to exclude them based on protocol.
Why is IRB review important for online social and behavioral research?
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, ✔✔ To ensure the study meets ethical standards and protects participants.
What should researchers do if a participant reports distress during an online study?
✔✔ Provide resources or referral information and allow the participant to withdraw.
How can researchers minimize the risk of data breaches in online studies?
✔✔ Use secure servers, encryption, and limit data access to authorized personnel.
Why must participants be able to withdraw from an online study easily?
✔✔ To respect autonomy and prevent coercion.
How should researchers handle sensitive topics in online research?
✔✔ Use careful wording, provide support resources, and minimize risks.
What is the purpose of an online debriefing after a study?
✔✔ To explain study goals, answer questions, and clarify any deception used.
How can researchers ensure that minors are not participating in adult-targeted studies online?
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Research Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is internet-based research in the social and behavioral sciences?
✔✔ Research that uses online platforms, surveys, social media, or digital tools to collect data
from participants.
How can researchers verify participant identity in online studies?
✔✔ Use secure login systems, email verification, or authentication procedures.
What is a common ethical concern in online SBE research?
✔✔ Protecting privacy and confidentiality of participants’ data.
How should researchers store sensitive online survey data?
✔✔ Encrypt data and store it on secure, password-protected servers.
Why must researchers disclose the purpose of the study online?
1
,✔✔ To allow participants to make informed decisions about participation.
What is a risk of collecting data from social media platforms?
✔✔ Participants’ private information could be exposed or misused.
How can anonymity be ensured in internet-based surveys?
✔✔ Do not collect identifying information and assign codes to responses.
Why is voluntary participation critical in online SBE research?
✔✔ Participants must not feel coerced and must have the right to withdraw at any time.
What is the first step in designing an ethical internet-based study?
✔✔ Conduct a risk assessment and consider participant privacy and consent.
How should researchers handle incomplete or inaccurate online survey responses?
✔✔ Treat them confidentially and decide whether to exclude them based on protocol.
Why is IRB review important for online social and behavioral research?
2
, ✔✔ To ensure the study meets ethical standards and protects participants.
What should researchers do if a participant reports distress during an online study?
✔✔ Provide resources or referral information and allow the participant to withdraw.
How can researchers minimize the risk of data breaches in online studies?
✔✔ Use secure servers, encryption, and limit data access to authorized personnel.
Why must participants be able to withdraw from an online study easily?
✔✔ To respect autonomy and prevent coercion.
How should researchers handle sensitive topics in online research?
✔✔ Use careful wording, provide support resources, and minimize risks.
What is the purpose of an online debriefing after a study?
✔✔ To explain study goals, answer questions, and clarify any deception used.
How can researchers ensure that minors are not participating in adult-targeted studies online?
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