Informed Consent Can Be a Problem in Program Evaluation Research

question 34

Multiple Choice

Informed consent can be a problem in program evaluation research. Why?

• A)there tends to be a high rate of attrition in this research
• B)powerless clients might believe that a failure to give consent would have adverse consequences for them
• C)most subjects in these studies are under the age of 18
• D)subjects often cannot be reached before the study begins

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