A statement, usually written, that explains aspects of a study to participants and asks for their voluntary agreement to participate before the study begins is called ________.

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Informed consent is a statement that explains the study to participants and asks for their voluntary agreement to participate before the study begins. Option A (freedom of choice) and Option B (free will document) are not accurate descriptions of the consent process, and Option C (permission slip) is too vague to be a correct answer.

A Statement, Usually Written, That Explains Aspects of a Study