List at least two populations that are protected in research guidelines due to their vulnerability to coercion. Explain what special considerations must be given to the two populations you selected if they are to participate in a research study.

What will be an ideal response?


children, prisoners, pregnant women, mentally disabled persons, educationally or economically disadvantaged persons

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