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IRB HomeSummary: What to DoFrequently Asked QuestionsTraining and Certification |
INFORMED CONSENT CHECKLIST Be sure to include these elements in your consent form or script. _____The name of the researcher and his or her institutional and departmental affiliation _____Statement that this is a research activity (e.g., use the word “experiment”) _____The purpose of the study _____Why the participant has been invited to participate _____What the participant is expected to do _____How long it should take to participate _____Potential inconveniences, discomforts, and risks _____The extent to which and the means by which confidentiality will be maintained _____Potential benefits
Statement(s) specifying that: _____participation is voluntary _____the individual may refuse to participate _____the participant may skip questions or tasks _____the participant can discontinue participation at any time without penalty _____the participant has had the chance to ask questions and that any questions have been answered _____Contact information for the primary researcher and the IRB chair (Contact information for Senior Project Advisor is optional) _____When applicable, notification that the participant will receive a copy of the consent form _____When applicable, a statement verifying that the participant is at least 18 years old _____When applicable, signatures of participant and primary investigator The consent form must be expressed in clear, simple language that participants can easily understand
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