Which of the following studies would NOT fall under the "exempt" category of the IRB?
A) a study comparing face-to-face and on-line teaching methods on undergraduate teacher training students
B) a study investigating the effects of age at entrance to college on college completion using anonymous data provided by the school.
C) a study looking at the effect of a new medication for reducing depression.
D) a study comparing aptitude scores among the students at different universities using pooled anonymous data

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Studies involving the introduction of a new medication for reducing depression typically require close monitoring for adverse effects, informed consent, and potentially pose more than minimal risk to participants, thus not qualifying for exemption by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Which of the Following Studies Would NOT Fall Under the "Exempt