Which group evaluates and approves a study before it begins, monitors the study throughout the data collection, investigates any incidents that occur during the study, and evaluates the final report?

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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) evaluates the research proposal and either approves, requires modifications prior to approval, or disallows the research. The IRB protects participants from undue harm caused by participation in research as well as monitors the study throughout data collection, investigates incidents that occur during the study, and evaluates the final report.

Which Group Evaluates and Approves a Study Before It Begins