When May Possible Harm to Subjects Be Justified

question 100

Multiple Choice

When may possible harm to subjects be justified?

• A) If the potential benefits of the study outweigh the harm
• B) If large amounts of harm are approved by the IRB
• C) If subjects waive their human rights in writing
• D) If the study is a grave national importance

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually money, into assets with the expectation of generating income or profit in the future.

Budget Surplus

The situation where a government's income exceeds its expenditures within a given time period, enabling savings or debt reduction.

Private Saving

The portion of disposable income that households save rather than spend on consumption.

National Saving

The sum of private and public savings in a country, representing total income not spent on consumption or government expenditures.