Is a consent form always required when collecting data from human participants?
Federal regulations governing human subjects research allow for circumstances in which the requirements for written documentation of informed consent may be waived by the institutional review board (i.e., the CWU Human Subjects Review Committee). In addition to reviewing these regulations, you may find it helpful to consult with the Human Protections Administrator prior to submitting your application for HSRC review.
Related Questions
- As part of their course my students will be collecting data and/or samples from human participants - but not for research purposes. Does this need ethical approval?
- Is a consent form always required when collecting data from human participants?
- Does the research involve human participants (or data about human participants)?
