Application for HREC Approval for Virtual Reality on Transport Study

Application for HREC
Approval (Standard)
Human Research Ethics Committee
1. PROJECT DETAILS
Project title:
Virtual Reality on Transport
What type of project is this? (Tick as many as apply)
Funded Consultancy Class Research Project Postgraduate Diploma
Clinical Trial Undergraduate Research Masters by Research
Staff Research Project Honours Research PhD
Other Masters by Coursework Higher Doctorate
Through which School/Section is the research to be conducted?
Please Insert
What is your expected completion date? (Approval will be granted up until this date)
Please
Insert
/ /
Your project must not commence until full approval is granted.
2. RESEARCHERS
Principal Researcher (must be a STAFF MEMBER)
Title & Name: Please Insert
Position:
School/Section:
Phone number:
Email address:
Academic qualifications:
Describe what this researcher will do in
the context of this project:
Include a brief summary of relevant
experience for this project:
Student/Other Researcher/s
**copy and paste this table for each person involved in the project
Title & Name: Please Insert
Position:
School/Section:
Phone number:
Email address:
Student ID number:
Academic qualifications:
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Describe what this researcher will do in
the context of this project:
Include a brief summary of relevant
experience for this project:
3. LAY DESCRIPTION
The key aspects of this research study are to evaluate the advantage or application of virtual reality
on transport. This project has been designed keeping in mind the key aspects of the Nuremberg
Code. One of the elements of the Nuremberg Code is that the research that has been conducted
should benefit the society. This particular research that has been performed aimed in evaluating
the application of virtual reality on transport. This is expected to benefit the society and thus this
particular research follows the Nuremberg code.
4. RESEARCH AIMS & SIGNIFICANCE
The aim of the research is to evaluate whether Virtual reality can possibly be used in transport. The
research questions that this research study will be evaluating are as follows-
 What is Virtual Reality?
 What are the different characteristic features of Virtual Reality?
 What is the use of Virtual reality on transport?
The key hypothesis on which the research will be based is represented below-
H1: Virtual Reality may have a positive effect on transport
H0: Virtual Reality will not have a positive effect on transport
The research follows the Nuremberg Code of ethics and ensures that the research will benefit the
community. This can be commended as the use of Virtual reality in transport can possibly reduce
the traffic congestions.
5. FUNDING & FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Researchers should include any source of funding (e.g., departmental, commercial, non-
commercial, governmental) The HREC will consider whether there is a conflict of interest.
Are any of the researchers affiliated with or in receipt of any financial benefit
from any of the external organisations involved in your research?
Yes No
If yes, explain how, how much and for what purpose:
Has this protocol received research funding or is this submission being
made as part of an application for research funding?
Yes No
What is the status of the funding application? Approved Refused Pending
If yes, what is the source of the funding?
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What is the project grant title and proposed grant duration?
Please Insert
What is the registration number of the grant/funding application?
Please Insert
What is the deadline for the granting body?
Please Insert
Does this project require HREC approval before consideration for
funding?
Yes No
How will participants be informed of the source of the funding?
Please Insert
6. MULTI CENTRE RESEARCH
Other HREC Approvals
The principal researcher is responsible for informing each HREC of all other sites at which the
research is being proposed or conducted; disclosing to each HREC any previous decisions
regarding the research made by another HREC; and informing each HREC of whether the protocol
is presently before another HREC.
Is this protocol being submitted or has it been previously submitted to
another Human Research Ethics Committee?
Yes No
If yes, give details of other centres involved; the approval status of the study at each centre; and details of
any required amendments.
7. EXTERNAL APPROVALS
If your research involves participants from other organisations (e.g. educational institutions,
companies, agencies, collectives), you may need to obtain authorised approval before approaching
participants, eg: Department of Education and Training, School Principals, School Councils (for
research involving Government schools); Catholic Education Office (Catholic schools); School
Boards (Independent schools); Senior Officers (Commercial or Government entities); Elders
(Aboriginal communities); or Representative bodies (Collectives). Copies of approval letters must
be attached to this application or, if pending at the time of submission, forwarded to HREC when
available. Some authorities may decline to provide permission letters until ethics approval has
been granted. In such cases, you should submit your application to the HREC for provisional
approval pending receipt of the documentation.
Does research involve or impact on participants from external agencies or
organisations?
Yes No
If yes, has required permission been obtained from relevant agencies? Yes No
If yes, please specify from whom and attach a copy
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If no, specify from whom, and advise when this will be obtained
8. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A secondary Research methodology has been chosen for this particular research study. A
quantitative data analysis will be followed by the collection of data from the secondary source.
A positivism research philosophy will be followed in the research. Along with that a deductive
research approach is chosen. A descriptive research design will further help in analysing and
evaluating the collected data. One element of Nuremberg code states that it should be a sound
research. The choices of accurate research methodology makes this particular research a sound
research.
Is it likely / possible that any of the data collected may be used by you, or others, for any research
other than that outlined in this application? See NS Chapter 2.2 and Chapter 3.2 when preparing
your response.
Yes No
If YES, describe below and ensure this is outlined in all Plain Language Information Sheets
and Consent forms.
 Participants should be fully informed of the possibility of any future use of data collected
and their ‘extended’ or ‘unspecified’ consent gained. Failure to do this may restrict the
future use of the data.
 Any restrictions on the use of participants’ data should be recorded and the record kept with
the collected data. Restrictions must be accessible to researchers who want to access those
data for research.
NA
9. RECRUITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS
Participant Details
Describe your proposed recruitment strategy to source target participants. Provide the number and
age range, giving a justification of your proposed sample size. Include details of statistical power of
the sample where appropriate. To ensure the requirements for consent are met, refer to the
National Statement Chapter 2.2 General requirements for consent:
A sample size of 30 respondents is chosen who will be surveyed with a set questionnaire for
collection of primary data.
Target participants
Who are the target participants? (Tick as many as applicable)
Students or staff of this University
Adults (over the age of 18 years and competent to give consent)
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