ethics

1. What type of system will review all research ethics applications at ECU?

• Manual review system
• Online review system
• Peer review system
• External review system

2. What statement guides the ethical conduct in human research at ECU?

• The ECU Statement
• The National Statement
• The International Code
• The Research Ethics Guide

3. What is required for all animal research projects before a full review?

• Direct approval
• Preliminary online submission
• Checking within the Proportional Review Checklist
• Submission of a hardcopy form

4. What does the Proportional Review Checklist determine?

• Funding eligibility
• Research project duration
• Need for review and appropriate review pathway
• Research team size

5. How is the review process initiated in the ECU Research Ethics Management System?

• By completing a funding application
• By submitting a project proposal
• By completing the Proportional Review Checklist
• By attending an ethics workshop

6. What additional input is sought for projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

• From the Centre for Indigenous Education and Research
• From the local government
• From the national ethics board
• From the project's funding body

7. What is the first stage of the ethics review process at ECU?

• Submitting an application form
• Completing the Proportional Review Checklist
• Consulting with the ethics advisor
• Obtaining participant consent

8. How are researchers notified of the appropriate review pathway for their project?

• By postal mail
• Through an automated email
• In a face-to-face meeting
• Over the phone

9. Which browser is recommended for accessing the Research Ethics Management System?

• Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Chrome or Firefox
• Edge

10. What happens if a project involves greater recruitment of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people than normal?

• It is automatically approved
• It is reviewed with no additional steps
• It seeks additional input for cultural considerations
• It is exempt from review