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Audio Recordings
Most researchers use audio recordings for individual interviews as a way to capture what is said during the interview. In most cases, these types of interviews do not qualify for exemption and it is necessary for you to obtain consent (and assent where appropriate) to use an audio recording device.
Researchers often request to use audio recording devices for focus groups. The Board is required to request that researchers allow participants a way to withdraw from a study; recording a group session can be problematic if an individual wants to withdraw. Please consider this issue when using audio recording devices during focus group sessions and develop a way to withdraw individuals from the recording. In the protocol form, provide justification as to the necessity of using the audio recording versus taking field notes.
As the level of risk increases (depending on the type of questions that are asked, etc), so will the necessity of protecting a participant’s identity. You need to describe how you will maintain the audio recordings, when/if they will be destroyed, and how the recordings will be coded to protect the participant’s identity.
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