Bella is conducting an online study and participants can complete her study without ever physically meeting with her. How might Bella obtain informed consent from her participants in this online environment?
A) Have a written informed consent form that participants must print, sign, and mail in.
B) Have no consent form, because online studies are ethical by nature.
C) Have participants indicate consent in the virtually environment.
D) Ask the parents of participants to submit written assent.

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In an online study, Bella can obtain informed consent by having participants indicate their consent in the virtual environment, such as clicking a button or checking a box that signifies they have read and agree to the study's terms. This method is practical and widely accepted for online research.

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