What Is the Role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the institutional review board (IRB) in protecting human subjects?

A) An IRB exists within a university, medical center, or other industry solely to outweigh the financial risks associated with research for the institution.
B) An IRB exists within a university, medical center, or other institution to review research proposals and ensure that the study is safe and ethical for all participants.
C) An IRB exists within a university, medical center, or other institution to ensure all documentation related to research is adequate and correct.
D) An IRB exists within a university, medical center, or other industry to protect only individuals on whom research is being conducted.