Derek's Proposed Research Study Involves Him Engaging in Casual Conversations

question 4

Multiple Choice

Derek's proposed research study involves him engaging in casual conversations with his classmates regarding their alcohol use and then writing down their responses after he has returned home from class.His university's IRB is likely to reject his proposal on the grounds that it violates which ethical principle?

• A)freedom from coercion
• B)informed consent
• C)protection from physical and psychological harm
• D)qualification

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Definitions:

Reward Members

A strategy of providing benefits, incentives, or recognition to members of a group or organization to encourage desired behaviors.

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationships or associations between two or more variables, without inferring a causal relationship.

Relationship Between Two Variables

describes how changes in one variable are associated with changes in another, indicating a correlation or causal connection.

Contrived Settings

Artificial or engineered environments designed to simulate specific conditions or variables for experimental or research purposes.