Before Jessica completed an online questionnaire, she had to read information about what type of questions to expect. Then she clicked on a button that said "I agree" before she could see the rest of the study. What procedure does this represent?

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This procedure represents gaining informed consent, which is a crucial ethical principle in research involving human participants. Participants must be fully informed about the study and give their voluntary agreement to participate before the study proceeds. Clicking "I agree" after reading the information is a way to indicate that the participant has given informed consent.

Before Jessica Completed an Online Questionnaire, She Had to Read