| Session Title: Fairness for Participants in Evaluation Studies: An Easy-to-Use Toolkit to Identify Issues for Consideration |
| Demonstration Session 487 to be held in Oceanside on Thursday, Nov 3, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the AEA Conference Committee |
| Presenter(s): |
| Ellen Irie, BTW Informing Change, eirie@btw.informingchange.com |
| Abstract: What does it really mean to treat participants in evaluation studies fairly, equitably and with the utmost respect? Particularly for those commissioning evaluations without a deep research background, it is vital to understand whether evaluators are taking the appropriate steps to protect human subjects in their work. Does every study require an Institutional Review Board (IRB) process? When is this not necessary? Where do you begin if an IRB process is warranted? The toolkit that will be shared in this demonstration session addresses these issues. Relevant for those responsible for evaluation studies, this go-to resource provides easy-to-follow decision trees, guidelines and descriptive resources for spotting potential areas to consider and determine next steps to ensure ethically sound evaluation involving individuals. |