title: Validation and Use of a Predictive Modeling Tool: Employing Scientific Findings to Improve Responsible Conduct of Research Education.
abstract: Although recent evidence suggests ethics education can be effective, the nature of specific training programs, and their effectiveness, varies considerably. Building on a recent path modeling effort, the present study developed and validated a predictive modeling tool for responsible conduct of research education. The predictive modeling tool allows users to enter ratings in relation to a given ethics training program and receive instantaneous evaluative information for course refinement. Validation work suggests the tool's predicted outcomes correlate strongly (r = 0.46) with objective course outcomes. Implications for training program development and refinement are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , University of Oklahoma , Norman , Oklahoma , USA.
authors.forename: Tyler J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Mulhearn
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , University of Oklahoma , Norman , Oklahoma , USA.
authors.forename: Logan L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , University of Oklahoma , Norman , Oklahoma , USA.
authors.forename: E Michelle
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Todd
authors.affiliation: b Department of Psychology , University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Kelsey E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Medeiros
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , University of Oklahoma , Norman , Oklahoma , USA.
authors.forename: Shane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Connelly
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , University of Oklahoma , Norman , Oklahoma , USA.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Mumford
mesh_terms: D032984:Ethics, Research; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D016730:Program Development; D012106:Research
keywords: Education; RCR; ethics; evaluation; path model; responsible conduct of research; tool; training