If an IRB Refuses to Approve a Study the Researcher

question 47

Multiple Choice

If an IRB refuses to approve a study the researcher

• A) must abide by their ruling and either redesign the study or not conduct it.
• B) has the option to appeal to the national IRB committee.
• C) can still conduct the study but has greater liability if something goes wrong.
• D) must appear before the board to answer questions about his or her research design.

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