If you wish to conduct a research study where it is not feasible for you to acquire voluntary consent, the Institutional Review Board is likely to approve your study under which of the following circumstances?

A. The IRB will not approve your study because you must have voluntary consent in all studies.
B. The IRB will likely approve your study if you are employing a vulnerable population.
C. The IRB will likely approve your study if the theme of your study is social justice.
D. The IRB will likely approve your study if the benefits of your study outweigh the disadvantages.


Ans: D

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