When an individual understands what the researcher wants him or her to do and agrees to the research study,the individual has given ____.

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When an individual understands what the researcher wants him or her to do and agrees to the research study,the individual has given ____.

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Informed consent is the act of voluntarily agreeing to participate in a research study after being informed of the risks, benefits, and procedures involved. It is important that the individual understands the research and agrees to participate before any data is collected. A privacy waiver and confidentiality waiver refer to different aspects of data protection and are not relevant in this context. Implicit consent is a controversial concept and is not considered as valid as informed consent in research ethics.

When an Individual Understands What the Researcher Wants Him or Her