The Primary Role of the IRB Is to

question 54

Multiple Choice

The primary role of the IRB is to

• A) ensure researchers awareness of Federal and State laws regarding the handling of data.
• B) ensure protection of research participants from harm and invasion of privacy.
• C) provide institution-specific ethical guidelines for use of human subjects.
• D) uphold ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association.

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Definitions:

Rights Exercised

Entails the act of utilizing legal or contractual entitlements by individuals or entities.

Par Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to shares of stock by the corporation's charter, which may differ from their market value.

Market Value Method

An accounting method that values assets or securities at their current market prices rather than at historical costs or book values.

Book Value Method

An accounting technique where assets are valued in the balance sheet at their original cost minus any accumulated depreciation.