When potential human research participants appear to lack
understanding of what the research will entail and to sign a statement
of voluntary informed consent, this should be handled by:
A. having witnesses present when data are collected from them.
B. using an advocate to decide whether or not it is in their best
interest to become research participants.
C. providing them with written assurances of anonymity.
D. allowing them to agree verbally to participate as research
participants.
B
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a. True b. False
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