Deakin University HR Ethics Quiz Solutions: Answering the Questions

This document presents the solutions to a human resources ethics quiz, covering key concepts such as the necessity of ethics approval for data collection, requirements for obtaining ethics approval from Deakin University, and the process for low-risk research projects. The solutions explain the importance of informed consent, assent from children, and the procedures for overseas research. The document also addresses implications of non-compliance with ethics guidelines, the National Statement's additional requirements, and scenarios involving borderline risk projects. Furthermore, it clarifies the responsibilities of researchers and supervisors, the process for modifications after project approval, and the need for consent when discussing individuals within a research context. Finally, it covers the role of research supervisors and the ethics process for student researchers.

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Question 1 ( 1 point)
1 Ethics approval is not required when you intend to collect only publicly available data
True
False
Solution: True
2 when accessing data from a databank you must .
A obtain ethics approval from deakin for use of the data if they are individually identifiable
B obtain ethics approval from deakin for use of the data where they invoice collections of
human tissue
C obtain an exemption from ethic approval from deakin for the use of the data if they are
non- identifiable
D all of the above
Solution: D (All of the above )
3 applications for low risk research project do not need to be signed off by the head of
school prior to approval
A True
B False
Solution: False
4 once an exemption from ethics review has been granted , annual reports are not longer
require for project
A True
B false
Solution: False

5 informed consent is only required for health related project
A True
B false
Solution: False
6 assent (agreement to participate ) from a child is important
A if you don’t have consent from a parent or guardian
B along with consent parent guardian as respect must be shown to all participants
C as once you assent its easier to obtain consent from a parent or guardian
Solution: B (Along with consent parent guardian as respect must be shown to all participants )
7 when you overseas research will conducted, approval will not be granted until evidence
has been provided that the overseas ethics and other local requirements have been met
A True
B False
Solution: True
8 if a project has been approved subject to amendments / clarifications a researcher can
A begin the research and respond to the committees request within three months
B submit an entirely new applications
C respond the request and wait for t approval to be grant before stating the research
D Begin recruitment as long the amendment have been summited
Solution: A (begin the research and respond to the committees request within three months )

9 implications for for deakin for failing to comply with relevant ethics guideline include
A deakin will become ineligible for funding from major funding bodies
B research output will be ineligible for publications in many peer review journals
C research output may not be able to be reported at conference
D all of the above
Solution: D (all of the above)
10 the national statement has additional for research involving
A children and young people
B people with a cognitive impairment ,an intellectual disability or a mental illness
C people involved in illegal activities
D all of the above
Solution: D (all of the above)
11 when you believe that your project is borderline between low risk and higher than low
risk you should
A submit an application to both the deakin university human research ethics
committee (DUHREC) and your faculty human ethics advisory group (HEAG) to ensure it is
seen by the correct committee
B complete part of the low risk research from submit it for a risk reviewed by they DURHEC
executive
C contact ethics advisor and seek their advice
D prove participants with an incentive in order to increase the benefits such as that they
outweigh the risk .
Solution: B (complete part of the low risk research from submit it for a risk reviewed by they DURHEC
executive )

12 an ethics committee can refuse to approve a project if they consider the risk to the
researcher is loo great
A True
B False
Solution: True
13 researchers whose projects are being discussed at the deakin university human research
ethics committee (DUHREC) must attend the meeting or their project will not be
considered
A True
B False
Solution: False
14 when submitting an application to the deakin university human research ethics committee
(DUHREC) you must meet the submission deadline unless
A you project is a student project in which case you have an additional week beyond the
deadline
B you project already been signed off by all members of the research team including the head
of school
C you consider that your project is low risk but you have decided to submit it to DUHREC in
which case you have an additional week beyond the deadline
D none of the above
Solution: D (None of the above)
15 once your project has been approved you are required to
A report any adverse events immediately
B attend the committee meeting at conclusion of your project to provide a verbal report of its
conduct

C submit a copy of any academic publications or students or student thesis arising out of the
study to the ethics office
D none of the above
Solution: D (None of the above) because once project has been approved it can be commenced and
does not require to fulfill any of the given options.
16 after receiving approval for your project your requested to submit a request for
modifications when you are want to
A add another individual to the research team
B add new questionnaire to your study
C recruit an additional group of participants for your project
D all of above
E option b and c only
Solution: E ( option b and c only )
17 you are conducting research at Ramblers inc about their new staff training program .you
want ask George about Jane (a team member who has completed the program ) you
should gain consent from .
A George
B Jane
C both George and jane
D Neither George nor jane as you already have organisational consent from Ramblers inc
Solution: C (both George and jane )
18 you may obtain waiver of consent for use of personal information from a human ethics
advisory group (HEAG)
A True
B False
Solution: True

19 Research supervisors .
A Are ultimately responsible to ensure that their student’s project receive ethics approval and
that they conducted ethical
B are primarily responsible for overseeing the research methods employed in student project
and are not responsible for ensuring that ethics approval is obtained by their students
C are not responsible for ethics conduct of student projects but should provide guidance to
their students as their students as they prepare their ethics applications
D none of the above
Solution: D (None of the above)
20 student researchers
A can only apply to their human ethics advisory group (HEAG)
B should not involve their supervisors in the ethics process
C Do not need ethics
D None of the above
Solution: D (None of the above)