In the GCU IRB process some proposals can be expedited providing the researcher
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Question
In the GCU IRB process some proposals can be expedited providing the researcher approval for a project in a relatively short amount of time. Do you believe that your research proposal could qualify for expedited status? Why or why not? Expedited or not, which components of the process do you believe will be most challenging for you? Why? In the GCU IRB process some proposals can be expedited providing the researcher approval for a project in a relatively short amount of time. Do you believe that your research proposal could qualify for expedited status? Why or why not? Expedited or not, which components of the process do you believe will be most challenging for you? Why?Explanation / Answer
Grand canyon university provide the oppurtunity for faster institutional review board approval.
My research does not qualify for expedited status because it involves more than minimal risk to living human
Moreover, it involves procedures other than listed on corresponding categories.
The most challenging part is getting approval in case if non expedited process . For expedited it takes 2 weeks time on average , but for non expedited it may takes atleast 2 months process and it involves rigorous examinatiobeby IRBs to ensure safety of pricedures, informed consent of subjects etc.