The Purpose of an Institutional Review Board Is ____

question 270

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an Institutional Review Board is ____.

• A) to prevent ethical violations and judge whether the research being proposed follows reasonable ethical guidelines
• B) to design research studies, test hypothesizes, and secure funding
• C) to generate theories, measure variables, and publish findings in peer-review journals
• D) to supervise and monitor research that is being conducted and to support the mission of the university

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Definitions:

Litigation File

A collection of documents and records related to a legal case, maintained by a law firm or legal department for reference and case management.

Compel Discovery

A legal process where a court orders one party to provide evidence or information to the other party in a lawsuit.

Discovery Request

A formal request by one party in litigation to the other party for information or documents relevant to the case.

Litigation File

A collection of all documents, evidence, and records related to a legal case that is being or has been litigated.