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Data Visualization with R

Register for this workshopThis workshop will provide an introductory overview and hands-on practice with making data visualizations with R, a statistical computing language. Topics covered will include an overview of visualization packages, including ggplot2, ggvis, plotly, leaflet, and others, and considerations for creating publication-quality graphics using R. The hands-on activity will consist of creating a…

IRB Basics Part I: An Introduction to the IRB process at NC State

Register for this workshopThis workshop provides a basic overview of IRB history and operations. It is designed for individuals with little to no background in human subjects research practices at NC State University and serves as a foundation for all other IRB workshops offered through the NC State University Libraries, including the IRB Basics: Part…

RED COI Users Training

This 1 hour instructor led course gives NC State faculty and staff, access to RED resources, and hands on practice with the RED System. This course is an introduction to the COI module in RED. At the end of this session users will be able to:Locate and utilize RED resources online including quick reference guides and online videoLog in…

IRB Basics Part III: eIRB Application Workshop

Register for this workshopThis online session will go through the eIRB application question-by-question and provide targeted guidance for how to fill the application out and how to upload supporting documentation and what documents to upload. This session will focus on how to fill out the eIRB application for qualitative, quantitative, and clinical trials research; biomedical…

IRB Basics Part II: Handling Your Data and Assessing Risks & Benefits

Register for this workshopThis online workshop discusses data management and risks/benefits ratios in human subjects research and further guidance on how to communicate those in your IRB application. Participants must have completed IRB Basics: Part 1 to attend.Instructor: Yael Allen

IRB Topical Workshop: Survey Research and the IRB

Register for this workshopThis 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 mediaSampling frame uses and screening processes and how to describe that in the IRB applicationSurvey delivery modes: online, in…

IRB Topical Workshop: Using Secondary Data in Research including Online Spaces and Social Media

Register for this workshopDoes your research involve the use of information collected for a reason other than your proposed research project? This online session will benefit both new and seasoned researchers regarding using secondary data and communicating that with the IRB. Researchers will learn how to articulate their use of secondary information as research data, including…

IRB Topical Workshop: Device Research and the FDA

Register for this workshopThis online session will detail information about devices and FDA regulations and when they apply.Topics in this session include:Discussions regarding studying the safety and efficacy of a deviceDiscussion of significant/nonsignificant risk devicesDiscussion of IDE, Abbreviated IDE, and IDE ExemptionUse on label or off labelDetail PI obligations should the FDA regulations applyIRB processes…

IRB Topical Workshop: The IRB and Qualitative Research

Register for this workshopThis online session will help researchers using qualitative methods design participant-centered research and communicate their qualitative research endeavors to the IRB. We will cover:Research approaches: phenomenology, grounded theory, case study, ethnography, autoethnography, and narrative inquiryResearch data collection modes: interviews, focus groups, observations, photovoice, and surveysRisks to primary and third party participants and…

IRB Topical Workshop: Using “Apps,” Software, and Wearables in Research with Human Subjects

Register for this workshopThis online session will discuss the use of “off the shelf” apps and software and “homegrown” apps and software when used in research with human subjects.Attendees in this session will learn about and discuss:How to describe the app/software when used as a tool for data collectionHow to describe the app/software when it’s…