Mollie is a doctoral student conducting her research on the volunteer experiences of those involved in programs such as Teach for America. Her dissertation chair, Ruth, asked her about the status of her human subjects review. Mollie was surprised because she had not intended to submit a protocol for human subjects review. Given this scenario, what can be said about the ethical standards in Mollie's study?
A) Mollie does not need informed consent because she is only interviewing participants.
B) Mollie needs to submit a protocol for review, and she will need participants to sign an informed consent.
C) Mollie does not need to submit a protocol for review because she is developing stories.
D) Mollie needs to submit a protocol for review, but she will not need an informed consent.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As a researcher, Mollie has a responsibility to follow ethical standards and protect the rights and welfare of her participants. Even though she is only conducting interviews and developing stories, she still needs to submit a protocol for human subjects review and obtain informed consent from her participants. Informed consent is an essential aspect of ethical research that ensures participants understand the purpose, risks, and benefits of the study and are willing to participate voluntarily. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Mollie Is a Doctoral Student Conducting Her Research on the Volunteer