If the purpose of the IRB is to ensure that participants are not harmed and
that their rights are protected, why should intent be relevant?
Vincent Prohaska wrote:
> What I have been told by my IRB chair is that the issue is one of intent.
> If the reason for collecting the data on the class activity is
> publication/presentation, then it is research and requires IRB approval.
> If the reason for the activity is education and you are collecting
> data for your own evaluation purposes (e.g., did it work, did students
> enjoy it, etc.) then it is not research that requires IRB approval.
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