When reviewing a proposed study, an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is NOT supposed to consider

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While the ethics of how the results of the research might be used is an important consideration, it is not the responsibility of the IRB to predict or control the future applications of the study's findings. The primary role of the IRB is to review the study design and procedures to ensure that they meet ethical standards and protect the rights and welfare of participants. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are all areas that the IRB is supposed to consider.

When Reviewing a Proposed Study, an Institutional Review Board (IRB)