Which of the Following Studies Would Probably NOT Require an In-Person

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would probably NOT require an in-person IRB meeting to obtain approval?

• A)An anonymous survey asking whether students want the campus mascot be changed
• B)An anonymous study looking at gang behavior in recent parolees
• C)A confidential study examining sleep patterns in newborns
• D)A confidential survey examining sexual behavior in mentally handicapped individuals

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Definitions:

Business Cycle

The natural rise and fall of economic growth that occurs over time, marked by periods of expansion, peak, recession, and recovery.

Goods and Services

The physical objects (goods) and intangible benefits (services) that fulfill consumer needs and wants.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of jobless individuals in the labor force who are not just unemployed but are actively pursuing employment opportunities.

Inflation

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power over time.