Glossary of Terms and Acronyms
- confidentiality
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Pertains to the treatment of information that an individual has disclosed in a relationship of trust and with the expectation that it will not be divulged…
- conflict of interest
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In research, refers to factors that could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct, or reporting of research.
- consent form
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Document describing the risks, benefits, and study procedures so that potential subjects can make an informed decision about whether or not to participate in the research.
- Consistently Treated
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Per Uniform Guidance the practice “that each item of cost incurred for the same purpose be treated consistently in like circumstances as a direct or indirect…
- Consultant
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An individual who provides professional advice or services for a fee. Resources Sponsored Program or Service? Services Subrecipient, Vendor, or Consultant Consultants
- continuing noncompliance
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A pattern of repeated noncompliance by the same investigator or the IRB that meets any of the following criteria: Suggests the likelihood that noncompliance will continue…
- Contract
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A legal instrument (award) containing specific deliverables and expected outcomes which benefit the sponsor. Examples: fixed price contract, cost reimbursable contract, clinical trial contract. See also:…
- Controlled Goods
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Certain items that cannot be shared or transferred without obtaining license approval, using an exception, or otherwise obtaining approval from the cognizant agency.
- controverted issues
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An issue discussed at an IRB meeting for which there is a disagreement between some IRB members, or there are opposing viewpoints among IRB members that…
- Cooperative Agreement
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A legal instrument (award) of financial assistance between a sponsor and a recipient. The purpose is to transfer something of value to carry out a public…