The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) in a university or clinical agency is to
a. approve funding for studies based on ethical standards.
b. critically appraise ethical aspects of published studies.
c. define ethical standards for the institution.
d. protect the human rights of subjects in proposed studies.
ANS: D
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