When There Is a Conflict Between the Potential Benefit of Research

question 56

Multiple Choice

When there is a conflict between the potential benefit of research to society versus the possibility of harm to the participants

• A) the individual comes first
• B) society comes first
• C) the researcher must rely on his or her personal judgment
• D) the researcher must rely on the judgment of colleagues through the IRB

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Definitions:

Persuasive Authorities

Legal sources that can influence a decision but are not binding on the court, such as cases from other jurisdictions or legal treatises.

Binding

Having legal force or effect; obligating parties to comply with the terms set forth in a contract or agreement.

Courts

The governmental institutions authorized to settle disputes between parties in legal matters.

Persuasive Authorities

Sources of law, such as cases or statutes from other jurisdictions, that a court may consider for guidance but are not binding.