What constitutes “research” that needs to be reviewed by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects?
Everyone working with human participants should ask themselves this question. Here are some guidelines to help you decide if your work needs human subjects review. Research is defined as systematic investigation, interaction (communication and interpersonal contact), intervention (data gathering and manipulations of the individual’s environment), examination (testing, evaluation), or the gathering of identifiable personal information (information about behavior or opinions in the absence of formal observation or data recording that potentially identifies a particular individual) that is designed to contribute to generalized knowledge. Demonstration, service projects, and creative or artistic projects that involve systematic contact with human participants with the goal of contributing to generalizable knowledge are considered “research.” These projects often include the use of video or interview material. All “research” projects that are being funded by external or internal sources (e.
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- How can I determine whether my proposed use of human subjects or human subjects data needs review by the Committee on the Use of Human Subjects?
- What constitutes "research" that needs to be reviewed by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects?
- When should projects involving human subjects be reviewed?
