CITI Trainings: Conflicts of Interest
(RCR-Basic) Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is a conflict of interest in research?
✔✔ A situation in which personal, financial, or professional interests could compromise or
appear to compromise a researcher’s objectivity.
Why is it important to disclose conflicts of interest in research?
✔✔ Disclosure ensures transparency, maintains public trust, and protects the integrity of the
research.
What types of conflicts of interest can affect research?
✔✔ Financial, personal, professional, and institutional interests.
Who is responsible for identifying conflicts of interest in research?
✔✔ The researcher, their institution, and any oversight committees involved.
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, What is a financial conflict of interest?
✔✔ Any situation where a researcher could benefit monetarily from the outcome of their
research.
Why must conflicts of interest be disclosed before starting a study?
✔✔ To allow proper management and prevent bias in the study design or conduct.
What is an example of a non-financial conflict of interest?
✔✔ A personal relationship with a study participant or desire for career advancement.
How can conflicts of interest affect human subjects research?
✔✔ They can influence study design, data interpretation, reporting, and participant safety.
What is the role of the IRB regarding conflicts of interest?
✔✔ The IRB reviews disclosed conflicts to ensure research ethics and participant protection.
What should a researcher do if they identify a conflict during an ongoing study?
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(RCR-Basic) Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is a conflict of interest in research?
✔✔ A situation in which personal, financial, or professional interests could compromise or
appear to compromise a researcher’s objectivity.
Why is it important to disclose conflicts of interest in research?
✔✔ Disclosure ensures transparency, maintains public trust, and protects the integrity of the
research.
What types of conflicts of interest can affect research?
✔✔ Financial, personal, professional, and institutional interests.
Who is responsible for identifying conflicts of interest in research?
✔✔ The researcher, their institution, and any oversight committees involved.
1
, What is a financial conflict of interest?
✔✔ Any situation where a researcher could benefit monetarily from the outcome of their
research.
Why must conflicts of interest be disclosed before starting a study?
✔✔ To allow proper management and prevent bias in the study design or conduct.
What is an example of a non-financial conflict of interest?
✔✔ A personal relationship with a study participant or desire for career advancement.
How can conflicts of interest affect human subjects research?
✔✔ They can influence study design, data interpretation, reporting, and participant safety.
What is the role of the IRB regarding conflicts of interest?
✔✔ The IRB reviews disclosed conflicts to ensure research ethics and participant protection.
What should a researcher do if they identify a conflict during an ongoing study?
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