IRB Determination Request Form : Division of Research : Texas State University

If you think that your study does NOT constitute research involving human subjects, Research Integrity and Compliance will make a final determination of whether or not a study requires review. If your study does not require IRB review, then you will receive an official written statement explaining the decision. This letter may be provided to the Graduate School or academic publications upon request.

If yes, please specify.

Graduate Student

Undergraduate Student

I am not a student

If you are a student, is this determination request for your thesis, capstone, or dissertation research?

Summary of Activities

Does this project involve intervention or interaction with a living individual or group of individuals? (e.g. confidential surveys, interviews, medical or educational testing) *

Yes

If your project involves interviewing individuals or the use of a survey, please upload the questionnaire providing the questions you intend to ask. (.pdf, .txt, .docx)

Does your project involve the exclusive analysis of previously collected anonymous data?

Yes

Was the original data collection reviewed by an IRB? If so, please provide the name of the institution and the protocol number.

Does your project involve the analysis of previously collected identifiable information?

Yes

Is the data to be used in this project publicly available (e.g., blog, aggregate data, etc.)? *

Yes

Human Subjects Research as defined by Federal Regulations

Does this project have a specific research question or hypothesis? If yes, please briefly describe below: *

Is the primary intent to generate new knowledge intended to be shared, published, presented, and is intended to have an impact on the field of study? Please explain: *