We were receiving similar emails a couple of years ago and it was clear that the people sending the emails had zero understanding of the research process.
After discussion (and a change of IRB membership), the language was changed to "no longer allowed to collect data." I wish I could say that the problem is solved but the standards of our IRB seeems to be in continual flux.
You need to get someone appointed to your IRB who understands how research is conducted in the behavioral sciences.
Ken Blaine Peden wrote:
I recently received an email from our university IRB chair indicating that a project was approaching its date of termination. The email requested that I indicate whether my intent was to terminate, continue, or change the project. The email went on to say in the absence of a renewal form "your study is terminated, and you will no longer be approved to continue work on this project, including data analysis and preparation of presentations." I am especially interested in comments or insights regarding the last portion of the quote. Thanks so much, Blaine
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