The Purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)in a University

question 35

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) in a university or clinical agency is to

• A) approve funding for studies based on ethical standards.
• B) critically appraise ethical aspects of published studies.
• C) define ethical standards for the institution.
• D) protect the human rights of subjects in proposed studies.

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Definitions:

CCA Class

Refers to the categories under the Canadian tax system specifying the depreciation rate that can be claimed on assets for tax purposes.