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TCPS Ethics Quiz
Jermiah
Terms in this set (36)
A1-1. Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of
Respect for Persons?
- Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the risks and
Participation in research is a choice, based
potential benefits of the research.
on information about the risks and
- Research should be designed so as to avoid exposing participants to unnecessary
potential benefits of the research.
risks.
- Research studies should be designed so that the burdens and the potential
benefits of the research are distributed fairly.
- A graduate student at an eligible A1-2. Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that
Canadian college conducting self-funded apply)?
research on political protest groups by - A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded
interviewing members of those groups. research on political protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
- A professor at an eligible Canadian - A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil
university who is conducting research in on educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
Brazil on educational initiatives involving - An independent researcher hired by a private company to conduct research on
Indigenous Peoples. consumer brand loyalties.
- A researcher at an eligible academic - A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that
institution conducts research within that institution that is funded by their department, not the Agencies;
institution that is funded by their - A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street
department, not the Agencies; youth, not on the premises of the institution;
- A master's student at an eligible institution - A graduate student at an eligible Canadian university who has a grant from NSERC
conducts their research with street youth, to conduct research on the link between climate change and the bee population.
not on the premises of the institution;
A1-3. What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when
- The researcher's institution may take
conducting their research (select all that apply)?
action under the institution's policies.
- The TCPS 2 is a voluntary set of guidelines, so there are no consequences for a
- SSHRC may take recourse that can range
breach.
from a letter of awareness to a denial of
- The researcher's institution may take action under the institution's policies.
eligibility for funding, depending on the
- SSHRC may take recourse that can range from a letter of awareness to a denial of
seriousness of the breach.
eligibility for funding, depending on the seriousness of the breach.
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A1-4. What is the fundamental value upon which the TCPS 2 is based?
- Do no harm.
Respect for human dignity - All persons are created equal.
- Respect for human dignity
- Autonomy
A1-5. How should a researcher resolve a potential conflict between ethics
- Consult with colleagues, disciplinary considerations and legal obligations (select all that apply)?
associations, or lawyers, to determine how - Consult with colleagues, disciplinary associations, or lawyers, to determine how
best to resolve the conflict best to resolve the conflict
- Anticipate potential conflicts and design - Fulfil the ethical obligations - they have more moral weight.
research to avoid them, where possible. - Follow the law - it always takes precedence over ethics
- Anticipate potential conflicts and design research to avoid them, where possible.
A2-1. The TCPS 2 defines research as "an undertaking intended to extend knowledge
through a disciplined inquiry and/or systematic investigation". Which of the following
- Professor A designs a pilot study to
activities fall within this definition (select all that apply)?
address that research question, and gets a
- Professor A meets with colleagues in their department to discuss a research
small group of individuals to take part in
question of interest to them, with a view to refining the question.
the study.
- Professor A meets with representatives of a community to discuss conducting
- Professor A revises the study based on
research within that community on the topic they discussed with their colleagues.
their experience with the pilot study
- Professor A designs a pilot study to address that research question, and gets a
participants, and administers the full study
small group of individuals to take part in the study.
to a group of 100 participants.
- Professor A revises the study based on their experience with the pilot study
participants, and administers the full study to a group of 100 participants.
A2-2. which of the following person is considered a research participant (select all
- A patient with a particular condition that apply)?
whose tissue was removed to help - A patient whose tissue was removed to determine whether they had a condition
scientists better understand that condition requiring treatment.
and how to treat it. - A patient with a particular condition whose tissue was removed to help scientists
- That same college employee responding better understand that condition and how to treat it.
to a survey from a labour relations - An employee of a college who must fill out a job satisfaction survey anonymously
professor aimed at measuring job for the Human Resources department.
satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized - That same college employee responding to a survey from a labour relations
academic staff. professor aimed at measuring job satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized
academic staff.
A2-3. Complete the following sentence: "Under TCPS 2, research that relies
exclusively on information that is publicly accessible and for which there is no
reasonable expectation of privacy _____ _."
- Is exempt from REB review.
- Requires REB review.
- Is exempt from REB review.
- May require REB review, depending on the circumstances.
A2-4. Under TCPS 2, it is the role of the REB to review:
- The ethics of mandated quality assurance activities.
- The ethics of research involving humans.
- The ethics of animal and human research.
- The ethics of research involving humans.
A3-1. REBs may consider the following as potential benefits of research (select all
- Direct benefits to the participants
that apply).
- Benefits to the group or community to
- Direct benefits to the participants
which the participant belongs
- Benefits to the researcher in terms of career advancement
- Benefits to society in the form of
- Benefits to the group or community to which the participant belongs
increased knowledge
- Benefits to society in the form of increased knowledge
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TCPS Ethics Quiz
Jermiah
Terms in this set (36)
A1-1. Which one of the following statements reflects the TCPS 2 core principle of
Respect for Persons?
- Participation in research is a choice, based on information about the risks and
Participation in research is a choice, based
potential benefits of the research.
on information about the risks and
- Research should be designed so as to avoid exposing participants to unnecessary
potential benefits of the research.
risks.
- Research studies should be designed so that the burdens and the potential
benefits of the research are distributed fairly.
- A graduate student at an eligible A1-2. Which of the following researchers must follow the TCPS 2 (select all that
Canadian college conducting self-funded apply)?
research on political protest groups by - A graduate student at an eligible Canadian college conducting self-funded
interviewing members of those groups. research on political protest groups by interviewing members of those groups.
- A professor at an eligible Canadian - A professor at an eligible Canadian university who is conducting research in Brazil
university who is conducting research in on educational initiatives involving Indigenous Peoples.
Brazil on educational initiatives involving - An independent researcher hired by a private company to conduct research on
Indigenous Peoples. consumer brand loyalties.
- A researcher at an eligible academic - A researcher at an eligible academic institution conducts research within that
institution conducts research within that institution that is funded by their department, not the Agencies;
institution that is funded by their - A master's student at an eligible institution conducts their research with street
department, not the Agencies; youth, not on the premises of the institution;
- A master's student at an eligible institution - A graduate student at an eligible Canadian university who has a grant from NSERC
conducts their research with street youth, to conduct research on the link between climate change and the bee population.
not on the premises of the institution;
A1-3. What happens if a researcher with a SSHRC grant breaches the TCPS 2 when
- The researcher's institution may take
conducting their research (select all that apply)?
action under the institution's policies.
- The TCPS 2 is a voluntary set of guidelines, so there are no consequences for a
- SSHRC may take recourse that can range
breach.
from a letter of awareness to a denial of
- The researcher's institution may take action under the institution's policies.
eligibility for funding, depending on the
- SSHRC may take recourse that can range from a letter of awareness to a denial of
seriousness of the breach.
eligibility for funding, depending on the seriousness of the breach.
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A1-4. What is the fundamental value upon which the TCPS 2 is based?
- Do no harm.
Respect for human dignity - All persons are created equal.
- Respect for human dignity
- Autonomy
A1-5. How should a researcher resolve a potential conflict between ethics
- Consult with colleagues, disciplinary considerations and legal obligations (select all that apply)?
associations, or lawyers, to determine how - Consult with colleagues, disciplinary associations, or lawyers, to determine how
best to resolve the conflict best to resolve the conflict
- Anticipate potential conflicts and design - Fulfil the ethical obligations - they have more moral weight.
research to avoid them, where possible. - Follow the law - it always takes precedence over ethics
- Anticipate potential conflicts and design research to avoid them, where possible.
A2-1. The TCPS 2 defines research as "an undertaking intended to extend knowledge
through a disciplined inquiry and/or systematic investigation". Which of the following
- Professor A designs a pilot study to
activities fall within this definition (select all that apply)?
address that research question, and gets a
- Professor A meets with colleagues in their department to discuss a research
small group of individuals to take part in
question of interest to them, with a view to refining the question.
the study.
- Professor A meets with representatives of a community to discuss conducting
- Professor A revises the study based on
research within that community on the topic they discussed with their colleagues.
their experience with the pilot study
- Professor A designs a pilot study to address that research question, and gets a
participants, and administers the full study
small group of individuals to take part in the study.
to a group of 100 participants.
- Professor A revises the study based on their experience with the pilot study
participants, and administers the full study to a group of 100 participants.
A2-2. which of the following person is considered a research participant (select all
- A patient with a particular condition that apply)?
whose tissue was removed to help - A patient whose tissue was removed to determine whether they had a condition
scientists better understand that condition requiring treatment.
and how to treat it. - A patient with a particular condition whose tissue was removed to help scientists
- That same college employee responding better understand that condition and how to treat it.
to a survey from a labour relations - An employee of a college who must fill out a job satisfaction survey anonymously
professor aimed at measuring job for the Human Resources department.
satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized - That same college employee responding to a survey from a labour relations
academic staff. professor aimed at measuring job satisfaction in unionized vs non-unionized
academic staff.
A2-3. Complete the following sentence: "Under TCPS 2, research that relies
exclusively on information that is publicly accessible and for which there is no
reasonable expectation of privacy _____ _."
- Is exempt from REB review.
- Requires REB review.
- Is exempt from REB review.
- May require REB review, depending on the circumstances.
A2-4. Under TCPS 2, it is the role of the REB to review:
- The ethics of mandated quality assurance activities.
- The ethics of research involving humans.
- The ethics of animal and human research.
- The ethics of research involving humans.
A3-1. REBs may consider the following as potential benefits of research (select all
- Direct benefits to the participants
that apply).
- Benefits to the group or community to
- Direct benefits to the participants
which the participant belongs
- Benefits to the researcher in terms of career advancement
- Benefits to society in the form of
- Benefits to the group or community to which the participant belongs
increased knowledge
- Benefits to society in the form of increased knowledge
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