PRC Ethical Research Practices & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Belmont Report, which principle requires that the benefits of research justify its risks?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence obligates researchers to maximize benefits and minimize harms, ensuring the risk-benefit ratio is acceptable.

Question 2

A researcher collects data from a focus group but later wants to use quotes in a publication. What must they obtain first?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent from participants for that specific use

Answer

Secondary use of participant quotes in publications typically requires specific consent beyond the original research agreement.

Question 3

Which practice violates the principle of data minimization in ethical research?

Accepted Answer

Storing participant ages when only age ranges are needed

Answer

Data minimization requires collecting only the least amount of personal data necessary, making precise ages unnecessary when ranges suffice.

Question 4

A market research firm receives a request to survey consumers about a competitor's product weaknesses. What ethical concern arises if the sponsor's identity is concealed?

Accepted Answer

Undisclosed sponsorship conflict

Answer

Concealing sponsor identity when it could influence participant responses or public perception violates transparency standards.

Question 5

When a researcher discovers mid-study that a participant is experiencing psychological distress, what is the immediate ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Offer to stop and provide referral resources

Answer

Participant welfare supersedes data collection; researchers must stop and provide appropriate support or referrals.

(PRC) Professional Researcher Certification Practice Test

(PRC) Professional Researcher Certification Practice Test

PRC Ethical Research Practices & Compliance 2