During the IRB process,the IRB informs Dr.Gold that her research is "expedited." This means
A)her research is so high risk that it requires full IRB committee review.
B)her research is so low risk that the IRB staff approves the project without full committee review.
C)the study cannot be conducted because it is too similar to one already conducted in the past.
D)the ethical problems are so complex that the proposal must be referred to the Department of Health and Human Services.

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When the IRB informs Dr. Gold that her research is "expedited," it means that the research study involves minimal risk to participants, and therefore, the IRB staff can approve the project without requiring full committee review. Expedited review is a streamlined process that is meant to reduce the burden on both researchers and the IRB, while still ensuring that the rights and welfare of participants are protected.

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