RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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ETHICS REVIEW FORM (RESEARCH PROPOSAL)
To the ethics reviewer:
Evaluate the presence of the important ethical considerations in the application by checking the appropriate column.
COMPONENTS YES NO REMARKS
[Link] researcher/lead researcher has adequate trainings on the design
and methodology to be used.
2. The researcher/lead researcher possesses the necessary background
knowledge to conduct the study.
[Link] research can be completed successfully in the indicated time.
[Link] research design is appropriate to the study.
[Link] proposed methods for testing the stated hypothesis are
appropriate.
[Link] data analysis procedures are appropriate.
[Link] study is NOT a duplication of a previous study.
8. The data collection procedures respect the privacy of the participants.
9. The data collection procedures guarantee anonymity of the participants
(if the informants/participants opt for non-disclosure of identity).
[Link] data collection procedures guarantee confidentiality of information
(if informants/participants opt for non-disclosure of information).
[Link] selection of participants ensures objective and non-discriminatory
procedures.
12. A provision is made that participation in the research is voluntary and
that participants can withdraw anytime.
13. There is a provision made for the participants to be informed of the
results of the study.
[Link] are sufficient measures to minimize the risks identified in the
study.
15. There is evidence that the participants will not suffer long term
physical, emotional and psychological harm as a consequence of
participating in the research.
16. The participants will NOT be spending or using their resources for the
research.
17. There is a risk management strategy to address the safety of
participants in studies involving invasive nondiagnostic procedures such
as venipuncture and incision
[Link] is evidence of the contribution of the study to improvement of
life, systems and processes and most especially to the groups involved.
In general, the study is ( ) Low risk ( ) Medium risk ( ) High risk
COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
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Action Taken
( ) The study is approved to commence
( ) The study needs minor revisions prior to commencement
( ) The study needs major revisions prior to commencement
Evaluated by:
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