Research with Children – SBE Latest
Update Graded A+
What is the primary ethical concern when conducting research with children?
✔✔The primary concern is ensuring the protection of children’s rights and well-being
throughout the research process.
Why is parental consent important in child research?
✔✔Parental consent ensures that children are not enrolled in research without the knowledge and
permission of their guardians.
What is the purpose of an assent process for children?
✔✔The assent process ensures that children understand the research and agree to participate
voluntarily.
When can researchers waive parental permission for child research?
✔✔Parental permission can be waived when the research poses minimal risk and an Institutional
Review Board (IRB) approves the waiver.
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, How does Subpart D of the Common Rule protect children in research?
✔✔Subpart D provides additional protections for children, requiring special review and consent
procedures for research involving minors.
What is considered "minimal risk" in child research?
✔✔Minimal risk refers to harm or discomfort that is not greater than what children experience in
their daily lives or during routine physical or psychological tests.
How is confidentiality ensured in research with children?
✔✔Researchers must take steps to protect children’s personal information, using methods such
as anonymization and secure data storage.
What role do schools play in approving research involving children?
✔✔Schools must approve any research conducted on their premises and may have additional
policies for safeguarding students.
What additional safeguards must be considered when research involves children with cognitive
disabilities?
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Update Graded A+
What is the primary ethical concern when conducting research with children?
✔✔The primary concern is ensuring the protection of children’s rights and well-being
throughout the research process.
Why is parental consent important in child research?
✔✔Parental consent ensures that children are not enrolled in research without the knowledge and
permission of their guardians.
What is the purpose of an assent process for children?
✔✔The assent process ensures that children understand the research and agree to participate
voluntarily.
When can researchers waive parental permission for child research?
✔✔Parental permission can be waived when the research poses minimal risk and an Institutional
Review Board (IRB) approves the waiver.
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, How does Subpart D of the Common Rule protect children in research?
✔✔Subpart D provides additional protections for children, requiring special review and consent
procedures for research involving minors.
What is considered "minimal risk" in child research?
✔✔Minimal risk refers to harm or discomfort that is not greater than what children experience in
their daily lives or during routine physical or psychological tests.
How is confidentiality ensured in research with children?
✔✔Researchers must take steps to protect children’s personal information, using methods such
as anonymization and secure data storage.
What role do schools play in approving research involving children?
✔✔Schools must approve any research conducted on their premises and may have additional
policies for safeguarding students.
What additional safeguards must be considered when research involves children with cognitive
disabilities?
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