Which Situation May Allow Waiving the Need to Obtain Written

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which situation may allow waiving the need to obtain written consent for participation in a research study?

• A) The researcher is conducting an informal study about heart disease.
• B) The researcher is using questionnaires to collect data about suicide risk.
• C) The subjects do not want documentation linking them to the study.
• D) The subjects desire complete anonymity in the study.

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