Research in Public Elementary and
Secondary Schools – SBE Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of conducting research in public schools?
✔✔The primary purpose of conducting research in public schools is to improve educational
practices and outcomes for students.
What is required for a study involving human subjects in schools?
✔✔A study involving human subjects in schools requires informed consent from parents or
guardians.
What type of information can schools disclose without consent?
✔✔Schools can disclose directory information, such as a student's name and contact information,
without consent.
What does FERPA stand for?
✔✔FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Which agency oversees the protection of student data in educational research?
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, ✔✔The Department of Education oversees the protection of student data in educational research.
What is the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in school research?
✔✔IRBs review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met and that the rights of
participants are protected.
What must researchers provide to parents before involving their children in a study?
✔✔Researchers must provide parents with information about the study's purpose, procedures,
risks, and benefits.
Under what circumstances can schools conduct research without parental consent?
✔✔Schools can conduct research without parental consent if it involves non-identifiable
information or is considered exempt under certain federal regulations.
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)?
✔✔The PPRA provides certain rights to parents regarding surveys and evaluations of their
children.
What is an important consideration when conducting surveys in schools?
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Secondary Schools – SBE Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of conducting research in public schools?
✔✔The primary purpose of conducting research in public schools is to improve educational
practices and outcomes for students.
What is required for a study involving human subjects in schools?
✔✔A study involving human subjects in schools requires informed consent from parents or
guardians.
What type of information can schools disclose without consent?
✔✔Schools can disclose directory information, such as a student's name and contact information,
without consent.
What does FERPA stand for?
✔✔FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Which agency oversees the protection of student data in educational research?
1
, ✔✔The Department of Education oversees the protection of student data in educational research.
What is the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in school research?
✔✔IRBs review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met and that the rights of
participants are protected.
What must researchers provide to parents before involving their children in a study?
✔✔Researchers must provide parents with information about the study's purpose, procedures,
risks, and benefits.
Under what circumstances can schools conduct research without parental consent?
✔✔Schools can conduct research without parental consent if it involves non-identifiable
information or is considered exempt under certain federal regulations.
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)?
✔✔The PPRA provides certain rights to parents regarding surveys and evaluations of their
children.
What is an important consideration when conducting surveys in schools?
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