University of Saint Mary IRB Dichotomous Key
Will you be
collecting
data about
humans?
No
Yes
Will your
study be
published?
You do not need to
submit your proposal
to the USM IRB
No
Yes
Is your study
funded?
No
Yes
You MUST
submit
your
proposal
to the
USM IRB
Is your study
conducted in class
with oversight by
USM faculty?
No
No
Yes
Is your study
conducted as a
matter of doing
USM business?
Is your study
conducted by
student groups?
Will all data
reported in
aggregate form?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
You MUST
inquire with
the USM IRB
Chair
You MUST
submit for
approval by
the Office of
Student Life
You MUST
submit for
approval
by the
Provost
No
(meaning data will
be identifiable)
You do not
need to submit
your proposal
to the USM IRB
You MUST
submit
your
proposal
to the
USM IRB