An Institutional Review Board Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

An institutional review board is:

• A) An independent committee that reviews proposed human subjects research to be sure it will be carried out in ethical ways
• B) A university committee that reviews research
• C) A global group that sets guidelines for human subject research
• D) None of these are correct

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Definitions:

Qualitative Research Methods

Research strategies focusing on understanding the quality, meaning, or essence of human experience and social phenomena, often through interviews, observations, and textual analysis.

Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion involving broad conclusions or general statements based on a single event or piece of evidence, often leading to inaccurate judgements or stereotypes.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or true, not copied or false; a concept highly valued in various contexts from art to personal identity.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior, focusing on the morality of actions, duties, rights, and the goodness of characters.