Why are prisoners considered to be a vulnerable population in research?
A. Because their participation may not be voluntarily or they may otherwise be more easily coerced into participating (e.g., extra incentives)
B. Because it is more difficult to protect the privacy and confidentiality of human subjects in the prison system
C. Because they are less likely to be able to provide informed consent, given the lower levels of education among prisoners
D. Because there is not a way to minimize harm to participants in a prison setting
Answer: A
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