A nursing faculty has included a requirement that students participate as research subjects as a part of their course grade. Does this requirement meet the guidelines for research participants' rights?
1. No, the individual must be given the choice to participate or not.
2. Yes, if the participation is outlined as a course requirement in the syllabus.
3. Yes, as long as there is no physical risk to the students.
4. Probably, depending upon university regulations on course content.
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Rationale: The rights of a person involved in research include the right to refuse to participate without penalty. The university requirements and/or the syllabus cannot supersede these rights. These rights are in effect whether there is physical risk or not.
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