Review Process Decision Tree: Question 2
Q2: Does your proposed human studies activity require formal IRB review?
Does your proposed activity include a systematic investigation, (including research development, testing and evaluation) designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge?
Example activities likely not designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge:
- Course projects used to explore, teach "textbook" knowledge.
Example activities likely designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge:
If you answered "No":Your activity does not need IRB approval. You need not contact the IRB. |
If you answered "Yes":Your activity requires IRB review. Proceed to Question 3. |