You are going to do a study on infant sensation with a professor at your university.After the two of you have your study planned out and are ready to begin, you should ________ to be sure your study does not involve unnecessary risks.

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Submitting a proposal to the institutional review board (IRB) is the best choice to ensure that the study does not involve unnecessary risks. The IRB carefully evaluates research proposals that involve human subjects to ensure that the study is ethical, minimizes risks and harm to participants, and obtains informed consent. This is a necessary step before commencing any research study involving human subjects. Trying the procedures out on oneself, asking mothers in a focus group, or recruiting and testing a few infants first may provide some insights but do not guarantee that the study is safe and ethical.

You Are Going to Do a Study on Infant Sensation