Which of the Following Studies Would Most Likely Be Exempt

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would most likely be exempt from IRB review?

• A) A study that involves taking blood samples
• B) A study that involves participation in a focus group to examine attitudes toward health insurance costs
• C) A study that examines weight loss among cancer patients
• D) A study that assesses physical fitness and obesity risk

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