Before a researcher can begin to collect data, he or she must first
A) prepare any analyses that will be conducted
B) obtain approval from an IRB
C) write the initial parts of the later report
D) all of the above

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Obtaining approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a crucial step in any research project involving human subjects. The IRB reviews the study to ensure that it meets ethical and legal standards and that participant rights are protected. While preparing analyses and writing the report are important steps in the research process, they can only be done once the data has been collected.

Before a Researcher Can Begin to Collect Data, He or She