What Is the Main Function of Institutional Review Boards

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of Institutional Review Boards?

• A) To make sure that researchers are not fudging data
• B) To make sure that researchers have the credentials to be conducting research
• C) To make sure that the rights of human participants are protected
• D) To make sure that studies are well designed

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