Which Action by Researchers Using Human Subjects Demonstrates a Commitment

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which action by researchers using human subjects demonstrates a commitment to ethical research practices?

• A) Having a neutral third-party review board evaluate the research study, the subjects, and the methodologies of the study.
• B) Bypassing regulating agencies to ensure that new medical breakthroughs quickly reach the patients who need them the most.
• C) Recruiting subjects from among disadvantaged populations who are most in need of the compensation the study will provide.
• D) Emphasizing the potential benefits of the treatment and downplaying potential risks so that subjects will not be hesitant to participate.

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