PRC Research Project Management Flashcards

Which risk management strategy involves proactively developing a contingency plan to address a potential research project disruption?

Answer: Risk mitigation

Risk mitigation involves taking proactive steps—such as developing contingency plans—to reduce the likelihood or impact of identified risks on project objectives.

Scope creep in a research project refers to:

Answer: Uncontrolled expansion of project objectives beyond the original plan

Scope creep occurs when a project gradually expands beyond its original objectives, often due to unmanaged additions of tasks or requirements without adjusting timeline or budget.

A stakeholder analysis in research project management helps the research team:

Answer: Identify who has an interest in the project and assess their influence and needs

Stakeholder analysis identifies all individuals or groups who may affect or be affected by the project, assessing their interests, influence, and engagement needs.

In research team management, a kickoff meeting is primarily intended to:

Answer: Align team members on goals, roles, timelines, and communication expectations

A project kickoff meeting brings all team members together to ensure shared understanding of objectives, roles, responsibilities, milestones, and communication protocols.

What is the purpose of a data management plan (DMP) in a research project?

Answer: To outline how data will be collected, stored, shared, and preserved throughout and after the project

A data management plan describes how research data will be organized, stored, protected, shared, and preserved, and is increasingly required by funding agencies.

Which project management approach uses short iterative cycles (sprints) and is increasingly applied in research settings for flexible, responsive project execution?

Answer: Agile methodology

Agile methodology uses short sprints and iterative cycles with regular reviews, allowing research teams to adapt quickly to new findings or changing requirements.