When Is It Acceptable for a Researcher to Dispense with Obtaining

question 19

Multiple Choice

When is it acceptable for a researcher to dispense with obtaining the informed consent of research participants?

• A) Whenever there is no deception involved in the research
• B) Whenever the risk of harm to the participants is minimal, they participate voluntarily, and their confidentiality is ensured
• C) Whenever the participants are being paid for their participation
• D) Whenever the research has been approved by an IRB

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Definitions:

Dutch Middle Class

The social class in the Netherlands, historically significant during the Golden Age, known for its wealth, culture, and influence.

Artistic Subject

The theme, motif, or figure that is being depicted or represented in a work of art.

Landscapes

Artistic representations of natural scenery, such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, often captured in paintings or photographs.

Protestant Dutch Republic

A historical period in the 16th and 17th centuries when the Netherlands emerged as a leading center for trade, science, and art under Protestant rule.