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Are you familiar with what a protocol is with regard to clinical research?
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Understanding common terminology used in research is essential. It may seem like the interviewer is asking simple questions, but basic knowledge and understanding are crucial. Give your definition of 'protocol' to the interviewer so they can see that you are familiar with standard research terms.
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"A protocol is the plan that the clinical trial is based upon. It describes the details regarding what people may participate in the trial as well as tests, medications, and length of the study."
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"Yes, I am familiar with the term 'protocol.' Concerning clinical trials, it is the guide or plan that describes how a trial is carried out. It lists what types of patients may participate, what tests or procedures need to be done, and the medications, dosages, etc., that need to be monitored."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The University of California San Francisco describes a protocol as 'a document that describes how a clinical trial will be conducted (the objective(s), design, methodology, statistical considerations, and organization of a clinical trial) and ensures the safety of the trial subjects and integrity of the data collected.' Focus on describing protocol in your own words,
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