A researcher submits a study to the irb that proposes to evaluate a new after-school on-line tutoring program for middle-school students in a local school district examining the effect on student grades

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A researcher submits a study to the irb that proposes to evaluate a new after-school on-line tutoring program for middle-school students in a local school district examining the effect on student grades. she proposes to perform this assessment at the school that her children attend, because she is familiar with the school district. students may use either their personal smartphone or computer to participate in the program. this study might be determined to be violating which principle of the belmont report?

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Answer: This study might be determined to be violating the principle of “respect for persons” in the Belmont Report. The principle of respect for persons requires obtaining informed consent from participants and protection of their privacy and autonomy. By proposing to perform the assessment at the school where her own children attend and collecting data through personal devices, the researcher might be seen as lacking impartiality and exposing the children and their personal information to potential harm.