Which of the following groups would be competent to make an informed consent?
A) Children under 18
B) A respondent who speaks a different language
C) College students
D) A respondent who is very ill

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College students are generally considered to have the cognitive ability and maturity to make informed decisions about participating in research. Children under 18 may not have the legal capacity to provide informed consent, a respondent who speaks a different language may not be able to fully understand the implications of participation, and a respondent who is very ill may not have the cognitive or physical capacity to make an informed decision.

Which of the Following Groups Would Be Competent to Make