Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Primary Responsibility

Which of the following statements best describes the primary responsibility of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) ?

A) The IRB ensures that researchers do not use any deception in their studies.
B) The IRB ensures that researchers debrief participants only when absolutely necessary
C) The IRB ensures that researchers report and publish the findings of their studies.
D) The IRB ensures that the proposed studies meet ethical guidelines for human and non-human research participation.