LNDN11133 Business Research Project Student Ethics Approval Form
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Student Name _____________________________
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Supervisor Name_____________________________
I confirm I have read the UWS and my School Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Research and Scholarship. Yes/No
Does your work involve any of the following. (please tick all that apply)
Human Participants
Personal Data
Animals
Risk to the Investigator
Primary purpose of the study
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Where will the proposed research take place?
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How will the costs of the study be met?
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Purpose, justification, design and methodology
Please give a full summary of the purpose, justification, design and methodology of the planned study: (word limit 1000 words)
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How has the scientific quality of the proposed research project been assessed?
Independent external review
Review within a company
Review within a multi-centre research group
Review within the principal investigator’s institution
Review within the research team
Review by supervisor/director of studies
Other
Sample Size
Please explain/justify your intended sample size:
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Analysis and Presentation
Please explain how you will analyse, present/disseminate the data you intend to collect:
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Interviews/Questionnaires
Does the proposed research involve the use of individual/group interviews or questionnaires?
Yes
If yes please submit a copy of the proposed interview questions with this application
Impact on Participants
Please provide details of how you will recruit participants to your study:
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Will participants be from any of the following groups? (Please tick all that apply)
Children under 16
Adults with learning disabilities
Adults with a terminal illness
Adults in emergency situations
Adults with mental illness (particularly if detained under the mental health act)
Adults with dementia
Adults in Scotland who are unable to consent for themselves
Those who could be considered to have a particularly dependent relationship with the investigator
Other
None of the above
Are there any special pressures which would make it difficult for potential participants to refuse to take part in your study? (e.g., relationship to the investigator?)
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Will study participants be paid to take part?
Yes
No
What is the expected duration of participation in the study for each participant?
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Will informed consent be obtained from study participants?
Yes
No
Is the study likely to cause any discomfort or distress, either physical or psychological (see UWS Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Research and Scholarship)?
Does the proposed research involve any physically invasive procedures?
Yes
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Other ethical considerations
Does the proposed research involve deception regarding aims, objectives or the identity of the investigator?
Yes
No
Will research participants be debriefed after their participation?
Are there any other Ethical Considerations you wish to bring to the attention of the committee?
Yes
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Personal Data
What measures will you put in place to ensure the confidentiality of personal data gathered during your study?
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Who will have access to the data collected during the study and how will you keep it confidential?
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Have you attached the following relevant documents for your ethical review application?
Consent Form
Participant Information Sheet
Survey/Interview Questions
