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PRC · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

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Professional Research Conduct

This domain tests whether you can apply research-integrity norms to concrete situations: who qualifies as an author, how data must be recorded and kept, when a financial interest must be disclosed, and how allegations of misconduct are handled. Expect scenario items that ask for the next correct action rather than a definition. Misconduct is a narrow category. Federal policy (42 CFR Part 93 for PHS-funded work) defines it as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism (FFP) in proposing, performing, or reviewing research.

426 words, about 2 min

More study resources for PRC

  • Practice questionsA researcher is preparing a study involving human participants.
  • FlashcardsResearch misconduct. Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research; excludes honest error and differences of opinion.
  • Cheat sheetResearch misconduct is traditionally defined as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism (FFP); other questionable practices (e.g., undisclosed authorship, selective reporting) are handled under separate institutional policies.
  • Key termsInformed consent. The voluntary agreement of a competent participant to take part in research after receiving and understanding information about its purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
  • Study planMap the full scope of Professional Research Conduct by listing every sub-area you can identify from your own knowledge, then flag which ones you cannot yet define in one sentence.
  • Common mistakesCandidates memorize a generic list of ethical principles and then force every scenario into it.
  • Exam-day guideBring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under.