UROP Review
Where can you find information about assignments (besides canvas)
The syllabus
Name an animal commonly used in research
Rats/mice, fruit flies, nematodes
What must participants give before joining a study?
Informed consent
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Asking a question or identifying a problem.
What type of research is based on observations rather than experiments?
Observational research.
How many times are you required to meet with me per semester?
3 times (one meeting per month)
What are the benefits of animal research?
Can help to develop antibiotics or learn more about disease mechanisms and treatments
What is it called when a researcher treats participants fairly and with respect?
Ethical responsibility.
What is a testable prediction called?
A hypothesis.
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
Qualitative = descriptive; Quantitative = numerical.
Where can you find the contact info of UROP senior staff?
The UROP Student Handbook
What are the cons of animal research?
Ethical concerns (animal cruelty); expensive and time-consuming; doesn’t match human responses
Why must data be reported honestly?
To maintain scientific integrity and trust.
What is the purpose of a control group?
To compare results and ensure only one variable is tested.
What is a case study?
A detailed investigation of a single subject or group.
What do you need after being accepted to a project to enroll for credit?
Mentor-Mentee Agreement
Has animal use in research increased or decreased?
Decreased
What committee reviews research for ethical concerns?
Institutional Review Board (IRB).
What do scientists call the part of an experiment that is changed?
The independent variable.
What is random sampling?
Selecting participants by chance to avoid bias.
When was UROP first established?
1988
What university department makes assessments of animal use in research?
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committe (IACUC)
What is plagiarism in research?
Using someone else’s work without giving credit.
Why is replication important in research?
To confirm results and reduce errors.
What is a double-blind study?
Neither participants nor researchers know who receives the treatment.