The role of an IRB includes which actions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assisting researchers in maintaining rigor during the data analysis phase of a study
b. Ensuring that human subjects are protected from undue risks
c. Providing approval for studies to be conducted at an institution
d. Interviewing subjects for the informed consent process
e. Ensuring that HIPAA privacy rules are maintained in a study
ANS: B, C, E
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Correct The IRB functions to protect human subjects.
The IRB approves studies to be conducted at institutions.
The IRB ensures that potential studies will maintain the privacy of participants.
Incorrect The IRB does not assist with data analysis.
IRB members do not interview for informed consent of participants in studies.
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