Author Question: Why might proposal revisions be required? (Select all that apply.) a. The review process may ... (Read 89 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why might proposal revisions be required? (Select all that apply.)

a. The review process may reveal unreasonable impact on one area of the institution, since other research is in progress; a change of venue could be indicated.
b. Funding becomes unavailable and the proposal must be revised, in accordance with cuts.
c. Several potential subjects refuse to participate in the research study.
d. The study methodology is weak, and the reviewers' suggestions will improve the strength of the methodology.
e. The researcher has inadvertently submitted materials that contain errors.

Question 2

Why should a qualitative research proposal intended for institutional board review address methods, since methods can be flexible in qualitative research? (Select all that apply.)

a. The committee must be aware of anything that will be done to the participants, including interviewing.
b. The committee must adjudge potential harm that emanates from discussion of disturbing topics.
c. The committee must be apprised of planned methods at the beginning of the study; researchers must ask for permission if they decide to add anything to the methods while the study is in progress.
d. The forms for institutional review include this section, but it isn't really addressed in qualitative research, since there is no intervention, per se.
e. The committee must determine the relative risk of accidental disclosure of potentially embarrassing information.

verrinzo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Reviewers sometimes suggest changes in a proposal that improve the study methodology; however, some of the changes requested may benefit the institution but not the study. Remain receptive to the suggestions, explore with the committee the impact of the changes on the proposed study, and try to resolve any conflicts. Usually reviewers make valuable suggestions that might improve the quality of a study or facilitate the data collection process. Revision of the proposal is often based on these suggestions before the study is implemented. Sometimes a study requires revision while it is being conducted because of problems with data collection tools or subjects' participation. However, if clinical agency personnel or representatives of funding institutions have approved a proposal, the researcher needs to examine the situation seriously before making major changes in the study. Before revising a proposal, address three questions: (1) What needs to be changed? (2) Why is the change necessary? (3) How will the change affect implementation of the study and the study findings?

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
The sensitive nature of some qualitative studies increases the risk for participants, which makes ethical concerns and decisions a major focus of the study. The institutional review board must know how the researcher will minimize harm to research subjects.