Dennis has secured generous funding for his study. In his IRB application, he states that he plans to pay participants $50 each for completing a short 15 minute survey. What is a potential problem that could be raised by the IRB?

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Offering monetary compensation could potentially create a situation where prospective participants feel coerced to participate, as they may be in a difficult financial situation and feel forced to participate in the study solely for the compensation. This is a potential ethical concern that the IRB may raise.

Dennis Has Secured Generous Funding for His Study