Question

question 18 (2.5 points)
what is the role of institutional review boards (irbs) in research?
to publish research findings
to analyze research data
to collect data from participants
to ensure that ethical standards are met in research studies
question 19 (2.5 points)
what is a potential ethical challenge introduced by big data in sociological research?
limited sample size
lack of informed consent
inaccurate data collection

Explanation:

Institutional review boards (IRBs) are responsible for safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants. Their main task is to review research protocols to ensure that ethical standards, such as informed consent, are met. Big data in sociological research often involves data collected from various sources where participants may not have given explicit informed consent for the specific use in the research study.

Answer:

Question 18: To ensure that ethical standards are met in research studies
Question 19: Lack of informed consent