Which of the following best describes the Institutional Review Board?
a. It is a national committee that reviews all research conducted in most U.S. hospitals, universities, and organizations that support research. They are not liable for the research they approve and merely provide suggestions for ethical conduct.
b. IRBs are local to specific institutions that review and are liable for the research they approve. IRB proposals are reviewed while the research is already in progress.
c. IRBs review and are liable for research they approve. Researchers must submit proposals and have them approved before commencing their research and the IRB ensures that the research meets institutional and federal guidelines.
d. IRBs are responsible for the behaviors of researchers. They work with researchers on their research in their labs or field to ensure that they are behaving properly at all times.
Answer: c. IRBs review and are liable for research they approve. Researchers must submit proposals and have them approved before commencing their research and the IRB ensures that the research meets institutional and federal guidelines.
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