Any Statistical Study That Uses Human Subjects Requires Informed Consent

question 5

Multiple Choice

Any statistical study that uses human subjects requires informed consent. This means that

• A) a review board must agree that the study is worthwhile and will not harm the subjects.
• B) the authors of the study must agree to inform the public of the study results.
• C) the authors of the study must inform a review board about it and obtain the board's consent to go ahead.
• D) the nature of the study must be explained in advance to the subjects who then must voluntarily agree to take part.

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