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research-ethics-irb
Navigate institutional review board processes, informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical considerations in human subjects research
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/social-sciences-humanities/social-sciences/skills/research-ethics-irb
SKILL.md
Research Ethics and IRB Skill
Navigate IRB processes and ensure ethical practice in human subjects research across social science disciplines.
Overview
The Research Ethics and IRB skill enables navigation of institutional review board processes, development of informed consent procedures, maintenance of confidentiality, and ethical practice in human subjects research across social science disciplines.
Capabilities
IRB Navigation
- Protocol preparation
- Exemption determination
- Expedited review
- Full board review
- Amendment procedures
Informed Consent
- Consent document development
- Comprehension verification
- Ongoing consent
- Waiver conditions
- Special populations
Confidentiality
- Data de-identification
- Secure storage
- Access control
- Certificate of Confidentiality
- Data sharing protocols
Risk Assessment
- Risk identification
- Risk minimization
- Benefit assessment
- Vulnerable populations
- Monitoring procedures
Ethical Practice
- Research integrity
- Conflict of interest
- Data management
- Publication ethics
- Community engagement
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Planning human subjects research
- Preparing IRB submissions
- Developing consent procedures
- Managing data ethically
- Addressing ethical issues
Best Practices
- Plan ethics early
- Document thoroughly
- Protect participants
- Maintain transparency
- Seek guidance when uncertain
Integration Points
- Survey Design and Administration skill
- Interview and Facilitation skill
- Ethnographic Research skill
- Qualitative Analysis skill
References
- All research processes
- Research Ethics Coordinator agent
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