In order to protect the rights of individuals who participate in scientific research, it is necessary to
A) pay participants for the time that they give to the study.
B) make the names of participants available to anyone who requests that information.
C) weigh the potential risks to the participants against the anticipated benefits of the research.
D) provide the participants with advice, based upon the results of the study, for how they can improve their lives.

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It is necessary to weigh the potential risks to the participants against the anticipated benefits of the research to ensure that their rights are protected. This includes obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring confidentiality, and minimizing any harm or discomfort that they may experience during the study. Paying participants or providing advice based on the results are not necessarily essential for protecting their rights. Making their names available to anyone who requests that information would violate their privacy rights.

In Order to Protect the Rights of Individuals Who Participate