Researchers Must Complete an IRB Proposal

question 38

Multiple Choice

Researchers must complete an IRB proposal:

• A) every year to maintain their current ethical credentials.
• B) every month to maintain their current ethical credentials.
• C) for every research study they wish to conduct.
• D) once at each research institution at which they work.

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Definitions:

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome or effect in an experiment that is influenced by changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

the variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to explore its effects on the dependent variable.