When Reviewing Research Protocols for Their Ethical Appropriateness, the IRB

question 67

Multiple Choice

When reviewing research protocols for their ethical appropriateness, the IRB:

• A) Makes sure that no harm can possibly come to the participants
• B) Makes sure that all participants benefit from the study
• C) Makes sure that no deception is used in the study
• D) Weighs the risk of harm in relation to the potential benefits that might come from the study

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