Described participant demographics

Review Argosy’s IRB Checklist. Gather information on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. Using the IRB checklist as a guideline, what were some major concerns you had regarding the Milgram study? How would you redesign Milgram’s study to have it pass IRB standards?

Applicant Name / IRB Protocol Number ___________________________________________

The Application                                                                    

Selected appropriate level of review (exempt = archival; expedited = minimal risk w/ general population; full = at risk population or more than minimal risk)

Included principal Investigator and Faculty Research Supervisor’s names and contact information

Provided a proposed start date for the project

Explained purpose of the study & purpose seems reasonable

Offered a brief but detailed summary of the project, including methodology

Proposed protocol’s time required, compensation provided and activities seem appropriate

Described participant demographics (Anticipated sample size & if members of special groups –institutionalized, protected, age, health status, etc.)

Indicated that deception will or will not be used in the study

Indicated that audio or videotapes will or will not be used in the study

Described the precautions that will be taken to insure the confidentiality, privacy or anonymity (cannot be both confidential and anonymous at the same time) of the participants

Described procedures where confidentiality may be broken by law (e.g., child abuse, suicidal intent).

Described where the research will take place

Provided a full example of the proposed Informed Consent and Assent (Attach copies of all relevant forms) or describes alternative methods where consent is not appropriate

Described any possible physical, psychological, social, legal, economic or other risks to participants

Described procedures implemented for correcting harm potentially caused by participating in the study

Explained the potential benefits of the study (to participant and to professional audience)

Noted any areas that may provide a conflict of interest or promote a coercive atmosphere

The Consent Form (information provided must match the claims in the application)

Consent is written at an appropriate level for the proposed participant pool (generally 8th grade level)

If non-English speakers are part of the participant pool, consent is in their native language

Participant is told clearly why he or she was selected