Any statistical study that uses human subjects requires informed consent. This means that
A) a review board must agree that the study is worthwhile and will not harm the subjects.
B) the authors of the study must agree to inform the public of the study results.
C) the authors of the study must inform a review board about it and obtain the board's consent to go ahead.
D) the nature of the study must be explained in advance to the subjects who then must voluntarily agree to take part.

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Informed consent in a statistical study involving human subjects involves explaining the nature of the study to the potential subjects and obtaining their voluntary agreement to participate. Options A and C refer to obtaining approval from a review board, but do not directly involve obtaining informed consent from the subjects. Option B refers to disseminating study results, which is not part of the informed consent process.

Any Statistical Study That Uses Human Subjects Requires Informed Consent