Question

A professor at Big State University is writing a biography about Bill Gates and conducting oral histories with all of Bill Gates' friends, family members and business acquaintances. The researcher submits the research proposal to the institution's IRB. What action can he expect by the IRB?A. The IRB will not review this study because it does not involve an investigational new device.B. The IRB will not review this study because it is not research as defined by the federal regulations.C. The IRB will review this study because it includes human subjects and is considered research.D. The IRB will not review this study because it does not include human subjects as defined by the federal regulations.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The IRB will review this study because it includes human subjects and is considered research

Explanation:

The International Review Board (IRB) is a research enterprise that safeguards human  subjects by training researchers in research ethics and best practices and reviewing research proposals. The IRB also takes a second look at proposed  scientific methods to ensure the highest quality research.

Since Bill gate is a human subject, and it is not stated that his rights and welfare are not protected in the course of the research, it follows federal regulations and should be reviewed by the IRB.