Question

multiple choice question
which of the following statements is true in regard to conducting ethical research?

as long as all the participants who might be involved in the research study sign a waiver, then the study does not need any other approval.
experienced experimenters do not need to have their studies approved by a research ethics committee prior to implementation.
only studies involving medications/medical research need approval by an institutional review board.
an institutional review board must approve a study prior to its implementation from an ethical standpoint.

Explanation:

• Waivers from participants do not replace required ethical review; studies still need oversight beyond participant consent.
• All researchers, regardless of experience, must obtain ethics committee approval before starting a study to ensure ethical standards are met.
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for most human subjects research, not just medical/medication-focused studies.
• Ethical research mandates that an IRB or equivalent body reviews and approves a study before it begins to protect participants and uphold research integrity.

Answer:

D. An institutional review board must approve a study prior to its implementation from an ethical standpoint.