STP Ethics in Research 3

Question 1

A scientist publishes the same dataset in two separate journals without disclosure. This practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Duplicate publication

Answer

Duplicate publication involves submitting or publishing the same data in multiple outlets without disclosure, misleading the scientific record.

Question 2

Assent in pediatric research differs from informed consent in that assent:

Accepted Answer

Seeks the child's agreement while legal authority rests with the parent or guardian

Answer

Assent is the child's affirmative agreement to participate, but legal authority to enroll the child remains with the parent or guardian.

Question 3

When a researcher has a financial stake in the company whose product they are studying, this is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest

Answer

A financial relationship with a sponsor or product manufacturer constitutes a conflict of interest that must be disclosed and managed.

Question 4

The principle of justice in research ethics most directly requires that:

Accepted Answer

Benefits and burdens of research are distributed fairly across populations

Answer

Justice demands equitable selection of research subjects so that no single group bears a disproportionate burden or is unfairly excluded from benefits.

Question 5

An IRB conducts continuing review of an ongoing study primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure that risks remain acceptable and the protocol is followed as approved

Answer

Continuing review allows the IRB to monitor ongoing studies, reassess risk-benefit ratios, and verify protocol compliance over time.

(STP) Scientist Training Programme Practice Test

(STP) Scientist Training Programme Practice Test

STP Ethics in Research 3