What Is the Institutional Review Board

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the Institutional Review Board?

• A) a governing body that reviews the ethical merit of all research with humans
• B) a governing body that reviews the ethical merit of all research with animals
• C) a governing body that reviews the capital investment of a study and determines whether it merits being conducted
• D) a governing body that reviews whether studies are likely to achieve statistical significance

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Definitions:

Paralegals

Trained legal assistants who perform various legal tasks and support the work of attorneys.

Proofreading

The process of reviewing written material to correct typos, grammatical errors, and ensure accuracy and consistency.

Legal Documents

Official papers that record agreements, rights, or obligations legally recognized and enforceable by law.

ABA

American Bar Association, a professional organization of lawyers which sets academic standards for law schools and formulates ethical codes within the legal profession.