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What is the main guidance document for the ethics of research involving human participants?
correct answers Tri-council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans -
TCPS
Who does the Tri-council Policy apply to? correct answers all research involving humans,
conducted in Canada or abroad, by researchers working under the auspices of one or more
institutions eligible for funding by federal agencies
True or False: non-funded or self-funded research does not need to follow the TCPS, as they are
not getting funding by a federal agency. correct answers False; any research being done under
auspices of an eligible institution must comply with the TCPS 2
What is an "eligible institution"? correct answers one that has entered into an agreement with the
Agencies: the Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research
Institutions
True or False: an institution must sign the Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants
and Awards by Research Institutions in order to receive and administer agency funds. correct
answers True!
What kind of places tend to be eligible institutions? correct answers universities, colleges, and
affiliated hospitals as well as research institutes/centersW in Canada
Why is research essential to the advancement of society? correct answers because it is meant to
enhance our understanding of the world
Why does research carry risk? correct answers because it explores the unknown
For research on humans to be ethical, it is necessary that... correct answers human participants in
research understand those risks and freely choose to participate in the research
What is the fundamental value that lies at the heart of TCPS 2? correct answers respect for
human dignity
What are the 3 core principles in the TCPS 2? correct answers -respect for persons
-concern for welfare
-justice
Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: respect for persons correct answers means
recognizing the intrinsic value of each individual and their autonomy - in the context of research,
it means recognizing that participants should only subject themselves to the risks of participation
in research as a matter of choice, based on the information they need or request to understand
those risks, as well as the purpose and potential benefits of the research
,Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: concern for welfare correct answers means
avoiding exposing participants to unnecessary risks - this requires consideration of the physical,
mental, and spiritual health of participants, as well as their physical, economic and social
circumstances
Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: justice correct answers refers to a dual
obligation to treat persons as well as groups and communities: 1) fairly - according them equal
respect, but not necessarily treating everyone the same way and
2) equitably - a fair distribution of the burdens and the potential benefits of the research
What core principle takes into account the imbalance of power that may exist between
participants and researchers? correct answers Justice
How can an imbalance of power in a study affect the participants? correct answers it may
undermine the autonomy of participants and negatively affect their welfare
a legal obligation for certain professionals to report a communicable disease to the competent
health authority may conflict with a researcher's ethical duty of confidentiality, which is a
condition of a participant's consent to take part in research: this is an example of what kind of
conflict? correct answers when ethical guidelines conflict with the law of the area in which
research is being conducted
Who should a researcher contact in order to resolve conflicts between ethical guidelines and the
law? correct answers colleagues, their REBs, or any relevant professional body, and, if
necessary, they should seek independent legal advice
Who developed the TCPS? correct answers The Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC);
and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) - Canada's three main research funding
agencies
What is the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research (SRCR)? correct answers one of the
two bodies responsible for the TCPS; it drafts, revises, interprets, and helps to implement the
TCPS, as well as conducts consultations with the research community to ensure the relevance
and accuracy of the TCPS guidance
What is the Panel on Research Ethics (PRE)? correct answers one of the two bodies of the TCPS;
it provides expert, independent advice and strategic guidance on the content of the TCPS
How many members are in the PRE? correct answers 12
What is described in the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR
Framework)? correct answers the responsibilities of researchers, institutions and the Agencies
themselves in maintaining appropriate standards of responsible conduct of research
, What does responsible conduct of research mean? correct answers a broad term that
encompasses the integrity and accountability of researchers, in their professional relations with
colleagues, funders, research participants (human and animal), as well as the public
Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of Respect for
Persons?
a) Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the risks and potential
benefits of the research.
b) Research should be designed so as to avoid exposing participants to unnecessary risks.
c) Research studies should be designed so that the burdens and the potential benefits of the
research are distributed fairly. correct answers a)
Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that apply)?
a) A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded research on
political protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
b) A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil on
educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
c) An independent researcher hired by a private company to conduct research on consumer brand
loyalties.
d) A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that institution that is
funded by their department, not the Agencies;
e) A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street youth, not on
the premises of the institution;
f) A graduate student at an eligible Canadian university who has a grant from NSERC to conduct
research on the link between climate change and the bee population. correct answers a, b, d, e,
but not d, and f
What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when conducting their
research (select all that apply)?
a) The TCPS 2 is a voluntary set of guidelines, so there are no consequences for a breach.
b) The researcher's institution may take action under the institution's policies.
c) SSHRC may take recourse that can range from a letter of awareness to a denial of eligibility
for funding, depending on the seriousness of the breach. correct answers b and c
How should a researcher resolve a potential conflict between ethics considerations and legal
obligations (select all that apply)?
a) Consult with colleagues, disciplinary associations, or lawyers, to determine how best to
resolve the conflict
b) Fulfil the ethical obligations - they have more moral weight.
c) Follow the law - it always takes precedence over ethics
d) Anticipate potential conflicts and design research to avoid them, where possible. correct
answers a and d
Research involving human participants requires... before recruitment begins correct answers
ethics review and approval by a REB
What is the main guidance document for the ethics of research involving human participants?
correct answers Tri-council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans -
TCPS
Who does the Tri-council Policy apply to? correct answers all research involving humans,
conducted in Canada or abroad, by researchers working under the auspices of one or more
institutions eligible for funding by federal agencies
True or False: non-funded or self-funded research does not need to follow the TCPS, as they are
not getting funding by a federal agency. correct answers False; any research being done under
auspices of an eligible institution must comply with the TCPS 2
What is an "eligible institution"? correct answers one that has entered into an agreement with the
Agencies: the Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research
Institutions
True or False: an institution must sign the Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants
and Awards by Research Institutions in order to receive and administer agency funds. correct
answers True!
What kind of places tend to be eligible institutions? correct answers universities, colleges, and
affiliated hospitals as well as research institutes/centersW in Canada
Why is research essential to the advancement of society? correct answers because it is meant to
enhance our understanding of the world
Why does research carry risk? correct answers because it explores the unknown
For research on humans to be ethical, it is necessary that... correct answers human participants in
research understand those risks and freely choose to participate in the research
What is the fundamental value that lies at the heart of TCPS 2? correct answers respect for
human dignity
What are the 3 core principles in the TCPS 2? correct answers -respect for persons
-concern for welfare
-justice
Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: respect for persons correct answers means
recognizing the intrinsic value of each individual and their autonomy - in the context of research,
it means recognizing that participants should only subject themselves to the risks of participation
in research as a matter of choice, based on the information they need or request to understand
those risks, as well as the purpose and potential benefits of the research
,Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: concern for welfare correct answers means
avoiding exposing participants to unnecessary risks - this requires consideration of the physical,
mental, and spiritual health of participants, as well as their physical, economic and social
circumstances
Describe the following core principle of the TCPS 2: justice correct answers refers to a dual
obligation to treat persons as well as groups and communities: 1) fairly - according them equal
respect, but not necessarily treating everyone the same way and
2) equitably - a fair distribution of the burdens and the potential benefits of the research
What core principle takes into account the imbalance of power that may exist between
participants and researchers? correct answers Justice
How can an imbalance of power in a study affect the participants? correct answers it may
undermine the autonomy of participants and negatively affect their welfare
a legal obligation for certain professionals to report a communicable disease to the competent
health authority may conflict with a researcher's ethical duty of confidentiality, which is a
condition of a participant's consent to take part in research: this is an example of what kind of
conflict? correct answers when ethical guidelines conflict with the law of the area in which
research is being conducted
Who should a researcher contact in order to resolve conflicts between ethical guidelines and the
law? correct answers colleagues, their REBs, or any relevant professional body, and, if
necessary, they should seek independent legal advice
Who developed the TCPS? correct answers The Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC);
and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) - Canada's three main research funding
agencies
What is the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research (SRCR)? correct answers one of the
two bodies responsible for the TCPS; it drafts, revises, interprets, and helps to implement the
TCPS, as well as conducts consultations with the research community to ensure the relevance
and accuracy of the TCPS guidance
What is the Panel on Research Ethics (PRE)? correct answers one of the two bodies of the TCPS;
it provides expert, independent advice and strategic guidance on the content of the TCPS
How many members are in the PRE? correct answers 12
What is described in the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR
Framework)? correct answers the responsibilities of researchers, institutions and the Agencies
themselves in maintaining appropriate standards of responsible conduct of research
, What does responsible conduct of research mean? correct answers a broad term that
encompasses the integrity and accountability of researchers, in their professional relations with
colleagues, funders, research participants (human and animal), as well as the public
Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of Respect for
Persons?
a) Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the risks and potential
benefits of the research.
b) Research should be designed so as to avoid exposing participants to unnecessary risks.
c) Research studies should be designed so that the burdens and the potential benefits of the
research are distributed fairly. correct answers a)
Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that apply)?
a) A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded research on
political protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
b) A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil on
educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
c) An independent researcher hired by a private company to conduct research on consumer brand
loyalties.
d) A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that institution that is
funded by their department, not the Agencies;
e) A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street youth, not on
the premises of the institution;
f) A graduate student at an eligible Canadian university who has a grant from NSERC to conduct
research on the link between climate change and the bee population. correct answers a, b, d, e,
but not d, and f
What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when conducting their
research (select all that apply)?
a) The TCPS 2 is a voluntary set of guidelines, so there are no consequences for a breach.
b) The researcher's institution may take action under the institution's policies.
c) SSHRC may take recourse that can range from a letter of awareness to a denial of eligibility
for funding, depending on the seriousness of the breach. correct answers b and c
How should a researcher resolve a potential conflict between ethics considerations and legal
obligations (select all that apply)?
a) Consult with colleagues, disciplinary associations, or lawyers, to determine how best to
resolve the conflict
b) Fulfil the ethical obligations - they have more moral weight.
c) Follow the law - it always takes precedence over ethics
d) Anticipate potential conflicts and design research to avoid them, where possible. correct
answers a and d
Research involving human participants requires... before recruitment begins correct answers
ethics review and approval by a REB
