"All Subjects Were Asked Whether They Would Be Willing to Participate

question 6

Multiple Choice

"All subjects were asked whether they would be willing to participate in this descriptive study, while they waited to be seen by a gastroenterologist, prior to their initial colonoscopies. They were given basic information about the research, and told that participation was strictly voluntary, according to guidelines from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the clinics and hospital. The research had been approved as minimal risk by the IRB. All 31 subjects were asked to participate agreed to do so." The researcher should include information about this process in which section of the manuscript?

• A)Abstract
• B)Introduction
• C)Methods
• D)Appendix

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Definitions:

Ethical Intensity

The degree of importance given to an ethical issue, determined by its outcomes, probability of effect, concentration of effect, and social consensus.

Ethics in Decision Making

Refers to considering moral principles and values when choosing among different courses of action.

Principles and Rules

Principles and rules refer to the foundational guidelines or norms that govern behavior and practices within various contexts, including personal, social, and professional environments.

Temporal Immediacy

The degree of closeness or immediacy in time, often relating to the urgency or priority of tasks.