A researcher gives healthy adult subjects a handout explaining the nature of a study and then obtains written consent from those who choose to participate. Which statement is true about this process?
a. Subjects have given informed consent for participation in the study.
b. Subjects have not given voluntary consent for participation in the study.
c. The researcher has failed to determine comprehension of the study by participants.
d. The researcher has not disclosed information about the study to the participants.
ANS: C
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A common law is:
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