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IRB Topical Workshop: Survey Research and the IRB

March 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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This online session will guide researchers on participant-centered study design related to implementing surveys and the compliance related IRB issues that should be addressed. We will cover:

  • Survey recruitment methods including email and social media

  • Sampling frame uses and screening processes and how to describe that in the IRB application

  • Survey delivery modes: online, in person, devices used, software used, third party implementation, etc

  • Survey questions and scales in consideration of primary and third party participants, including open-ended questions and the regulatory concerns that the IRB might have

  • Surveys targeting minors or other non-dominant communities that has additional (legally required) considerations

  • Collection of directly identifiable and indirectly identifiable information on the survey (including discussion of demographics and unique information)

  • How to assess, mitigate, and communicate risks to participants from survey research and how the data is collected and used

  • Privacy issues and data management for survey data

  • Issues related to compensation including collection of information for payment, drawings, etc. 

  • Relevant applicable laws and regulations

  • Use of survey panels

  • Use of surveys for assessment/evaluation AND for research

There are no required prerequisites but completion of IRB Basics Part I is recommended.

Instructor: Yael Allen

Details

Date:
March 28, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm