A research ethics board would be concerned with all of the following EXCEPT
A) whether the benefits of the study outweigh the costs to the participants.
B) whether the research will be published.
C) whether deception is being used.
D) how confidentiality will be assured.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A research ethics board would not necessarily be concerned with whether the research will be published, as this is not directly related to the ethical treatment of the research participants. However, the board would be concerned with all of the other options listed - ensuring that the benefits outweigh the costs, monitoring the use of deception, and maintaining confidentiality.

A Research Ethics Board Would Be Concerned with All of the Following