Describe Each of the Four Components of Informed Consent for Research

question 39

Essay

Describe each of the four components of informed consent for research participants. Explain why it may be difficult to satisfy informed consent when research participants are mentally retarded adults.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change in studies or experiments.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to randomly allocate participants to different groups to reduce bias.

Continuous

Unbroken or uninterrupted in space, time, or sequence.

Discontinuous

Characterized by distinct stages or levels of development rather than a smooth, gradual progression.