Professional Standards & Best Practices Flashcards
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A research organization's policy requires data retention for 7 years post-publication. A sponsor requests all data be destroyed at study end. What should the CRP professional do?
Answer: Follow institutional and regulatory retention requirements over sponsor preference
Institutional and federal data retention requirements take precedence over sponsor preferences; compliance protects the researcher and the organization legally.
Which of the following actions constitutes research misconduct as defined by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI)?
Answer: Falsifying data in a federally funded research proposal
ORI defines research misconduct as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism (FFP) in proposing, performing, or reviewing federally funded research.
When a study involves deception, what ethical requirement must be fulfilled at the study's conclusion?
Answer: A thorough debriefing must be provided explaining the true purpose and any deception used
Debriefing is ethically required after deceptive research to restore full information to participants and address any distress caused.
A CRP professional receives a subpoena for identifiable participant data. The study has a Certificate of Confidentiality. What is the correct response?
Answer: Assert the Certificate of Confidentiality protection and consult institutional legal counsel
A Certificate of Confidentiality authorizes researchers to refuse compelled disclosure; legal counsel should guide the formal response.
In cross-cultural research, a Western consent form requiring individual written signature may be inappropriate because:
Answer: Some cultures make health decisions communally, and signatures may signal distrust
Community-based consent processes and oral assent may be more culturally appropriate and ethically valid in cultures with communal decision-making norms.
Which of the following best describes a 'conflict of interest' in research that must be disclosed?
Answer: A researcher holds significant equity in a company that could benefit from positive study results
Financial conflicts of interest, such as equity holdings in entities that could benefit from research outcomes, require mandatory disclosure to institutions and journals.
A CRP professional is developing a quality assurance plan for a multi-site clinical research study. Which element is most critical to include?
Answer: Standardized data collection procedures and regular protocol training for all site staff
Standardized procedures and ongoing staff training are the foundation of quality assurance in multi-site research, ensuring data comparability and protocol adherence.