Certain groups, such as children, college students, and prisoners, are considered __________ and IRBs require special procedures for studies using them as subjects.

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These groups are considered "protected" because they may have vulnerabilities or limitations in their ability to give informed consent, or they may be at increased risk of coercion. Therefore, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) require special procedures to ensure their protection in research studies.

Certain Groups, Such as Children, College Students, and Prisoners, Are