Question

A graduate student wants to examine the effect of print media versus televised media on individuals' position on several social issues. The superintendent of a local work release facility, a family friend, will allow the graduate student access to the prison population to help her quickly accrue subjects. The student's IRB should:
a. Approve this project since the risk appears to be no more than minimal.
b. Not approve this project because the prisoners are merely a population of convenience for the student.
c. Approve this project since the superintendent is the ultimate authority on what happens in his facility.
d. Approve this project but submit it for federal review.

Answer 1

Answer:

Not approve this project because the prisoners are merely a population of convenience for the student.

Explanation:

The student using the influence of the superintendent who is a family friend to get subjects for her study.

Her intention is to quickly get subjects for her study and not aimed at getting well qualified subjects. Also the fact that the prisoners are incarcerated and not exposed to the society might not make them the best to give opinions on the effect of print media versus televised media on individuals' position on several social issues.