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Appropriate Compensation for Research Participants
Compensating research participants for their time and effort is common in human subjects research. Compensation can recognize the time, travel, inconvenience, or effort involved in participating in a study. However, compensation should be carefully considered during study planning and clearly described in the materials submitted to the IRB. Researchers should consider whether the proposed compensation…
Exempt Category 1: Educational Research
Research conducted in a school or classroom does not automatically qualify for exempt IRB review. While certain educational research may qualify under Exempt Category 1, the research must meet specific criteria. The fact that a study involves students, teachers, schools, or educational activities is not enough on its own. Understanding what Category 1 covers can…
Exempt Category 2: Surveys, Interviews, and Educational Tests
Surveys, interviews, questionnaires, and observational research are common methods for collecting information in social and behavioral research. Because these activities may appear straightforward or involve minimal risk, researchers sometimes assume that they automatically qualify for exempt research. However, that is not always the case. Certain research involving educational tests, survey procedures, interview procedures, and the…