Question

A study that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. The researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. No additional changes are planned. Which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate?
Unless the nature of the questions would raise the level of risk to more than minimal for adolescents, the research would still qualify for expedited review. T/F

Answer 1

Answer:

true

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the this statement is completely true. This is because in order for the study to qualify for expedited review it need not be greater than minimal risk only must fit into one of the expedited review categories. Which this study that collects data from interviews does fall into these categories.