Author Question: What is the primary assumption of the Internal Review Board (IRB) when they review research ... (Read 71 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What is the primary assumption of the Internal Review Board (IRB) when they review research proposals from anthropologists?

a. Certain research projects do not need to be reviewed at all by the IRB.
b. Anthropology is the only ethical discipline in the university.
c. All social scientists do research that imperils studied populations.
d. All anthropologists have been well-equipped with an understanding of ethics prior to proposing research.
e. There is no such thing as a benign research proposal.

Question 2

Which of the following is good advice for those who wish to be more involved with federal agencies as an anthropologist, according to Shirley Fiske?

a. Prepare with training specific to government work.
b. Do not get involved in large social networks prior to employment.
c. Get widespread field experience prior to anthropological training so that you can work without prejudice.
d. Attend all governmental meetings and see what topics are not popular.
e. Travel extensively in one area of the United States.