Derek's proposed research study involves him engaging in casual conversations with his classmates regarding their alcohol use and then writing down their responses after he has returned home from class.His university's IRB is likely to reject his proposal on the grounds that it violates which ethical principle?
A)freedom from coercion
B)informed consent
C)protection from physical and psychological harm
D)qualification

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Derek's proposed study violates the informed consent principle, as he did not obtain the participants' informed consent before collecting and recording their personal information.

Derek's Proposed Research Study Involves Him Engaging in Casual Conversations