An in-person institutional review board (IRB) meeting would probably be required for all of the following studies EXCEPT:
A)an anonymous survey asking whether students want the campus mascot to be changed.
B)an anonymous study looking at gang behavior in recent parolees.
C)a confidential study examining eating patterns in newborns.
D)a confidential survey examining sexual behavior in mentally handicapped individuals.

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An anonymous survey about changing the campus mascot does not involve any human subjects and therefore does not require review by an IRB.

Answer: C 
 The study examining eating patterns in newborns is confidential and does involve human subjects, but it does not involve any anticipated risks to the participants and therefore qualifies for an exemption from a full IRB review.

Answer: B and D 
 Both the study on gang behavior in recent parolees and the survey on sexual behavior in mentally handicapped individuals involve vulnerable populations and potentially sensitive topics, making them higher-risk studies that require a full IRB review.

An In-Person Institutional Review Board (IRB) Meeting Would Probably Be