Which of the Following Are Not Exempt from IRB Review

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are not exempt from IRB review under federal guidelines?

• A) research involving the analysis of existing data
• B) research involving the use of educational tests that are cognitive in nature
• C) research conducted in established educational settings that involve normal education practices
• D) research that uses living subjects who have participated in at least one prior research study

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Definitions:

Hypergeometric Probability

A statistical measure that calculates the likelihood of obtaining a specific number of successes from a finite population without replacement.

Discrete Random Variable

A variable that takes on a countable number of distinct values, often resulting from counting processes.

With Replacement

In sampling, "with replacement" means that once an item is selected, it's put back into the population before the next selection, making it possible to be chosen again.

Sampling Without Replacement

A method of sampling where once an individual is selected, they are not placed back into the population for the possibility of a second selection.