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:

Answer 1

The student's IRB should reject the project because the student is treating the prisoners as subjects and conveniences. The student is only concerned about her research and is not really worrying about the prisoners, which could be viewed as inhumane. Even if the project were approved, the student would be put into a dangerous environment which would not be wise.