CITI Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of
Research- Qs & As
What is the primary responsibility of oversight bodies (such as an IRB or IACUC)? Correct
Ans-To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including those relating to
protecting research subjects.
Which of the following is true regarding the reporting of research results? Correct Ans-
Clear specification of the methods and procedures used is essential.
Which of the following is a responsibility of each author? Correct Ans-Confirming that data
have been accurately presented in the paper.
Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers?
Correct Ans-Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with
readers?
Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? Correct
Ans-It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Committee of Medical
Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines? Correct Ans-Individuals who do not meet the criteria
for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed in the
acknowledgments section.
, CITI Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of
Research- Qs & As
Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? Correct Ans-Having made a
significant intellectual contribution to the work.
Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process: Correct Ans-
Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
The main reason that the Royal Society of London developed the modern form of peer review
was to: Correct Ans-Control the quality of published papers.
The two main criteria that the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses to evaluate grant
proposals are: Correct Ans-Intellectual merit and broader impact.
Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their
manuscript was reviewed unfairly? Correct Ans-The author can contact the editor with
their concerns.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring? Correct Ans-
Someone who is committed to the professional development of the trainee.
Research- Qs & As
What is the primary responsibility of oversight bodies (such as an IRB or IACUC)? Correct
Ans-To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including those relating to
protecting research subjects.
Which of the following is true regarding the reporting of research results? Correct Ans-
Clear specification of the methods and procedures used is essential.
Which of the following is a responsibility of each author? Correct Ans-Confirming that data
have been accurately presented in the paper.
Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers?
Correct Ans-Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with
readers?
Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? Correct
Ans-It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Committee of Medical
Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines? Correct Ans-Individuals who do not meet the criteria
for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed in the
acknowledgments section.
, CITI Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of
Research- Qs & As
Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? Correct Ans-Having made a
significant intellectual contribution to the work.
Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process: Correct Ans-
Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
The main reason that the Royal Society of London developed the modern form of peer review
was to: Correct Ans-Control the quality of published papers.
The two main criteria that the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses to evaluate grant
proposals are: Correct Ans-Intellectual merit and broader impact.
Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their
manuscript was reviewed unfairly? Correct Ans-The author can contact the editor with
their concerns.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring? Correct Ans-
Someone who is committed to the professional development of the trainee.
