Which of the Following Comes Closest to Describing the Purpose

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comes closest to describing the purpose of an IRB?

• A)to determine if adequate safeguards for protection of subjects is in place
• B)to determine if the proposed research is worthy of study
• C)to turn violators of ethical principles over to the police
• D)to make it difficult for any social science research to be completed

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Definitions:

Implementation

The act of implementing a decision or carrying out a plan.

Contextual Factor

Elements or conditions in the environment that influence the success, failure, or course of action of a policy, project, or decision.

Political Party

An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Interdepartmental Cooperation

The collaborative effort between different departments or units within an organization to achieve a common goal.