Deakin University Human Resources Ethics Assignment - Semester 2

This document presents the solutions to a Human Resources ethics assignment, consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions addressing various aspects of ethical considerations in research. The questions cover topics such as the necessity of ethics approval for data collection, procedures for accessing data from databanks, requirements for low-risk research projects, informed consent, and ethical guidelines for overseas research. The solutions highlight the importance of informed consent, the role of ethics committees, and the implications of non-compliance with ethical guidelines. The assignment also explores scenarios involving student researchers, research supervisors, and modifications to approved projects, providing a comprehensive overview of ethical practices in human resources research. The solutions reference relevant resources and guidelines to support the answers.

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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
Proof: Do I need ethics approval?. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://staff.unimelb.edu.au/research/ethics-integrity/human-ethics/faq/do-i-need-ethics-approval>
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
Proof:
Explanation: For low risk projects also ethical approval form must be signed by HEAG, all members of
research team including head of school or nominee.
Low Risk Human Ethics application forms. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/faculties/faculty-of-health/research/ethics/submission-process>

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
Proof: Informed consent is not only needed for only health projects but it is also required for all types
of human subject researches.
Informed Consent. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://www.notredame.edu.au/research/research-at-notre-dame/research-development/project-
advice/good-practice-guidelines/informed-consent>
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: False

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: C respond the request and wait for t approval to be grant before stating the research
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)
Proof:
National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://www.architecture.uq.edu.au/filething/get/1717/national%20statement.pdf>

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 )
Proof:
Ethics. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through <https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/faculties/faculty-of-
health/research/ethics>
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

Proof:
Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee (DUHREC). 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/research-integrity?a=651949>
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: 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 )
Proof: Timelines. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/faculties/faculty-of-health/research/ethics/timelines>
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: D all of above
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
Proof:
Human research ethics committee. 2019. [Online]. Accessed through
<https://staff.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1977543/HRE-Application-Guidance-V-
1.1.pdf>
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: A (Are ultimately responsible to ensure that their student’s project receive ethics approval
and that they conducted ethical )
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)