Of the following, informed consent accurately refers to a
A) minor child participant's agreement to participate in a study knowing the true nature of the study.
B) parent's legal permission for their children to participate in a study knowing the true nature of the study.
C) a school's formal agreement to allow researchers to conduct work in their school knowing the true nature of the study.
D) a teacher's formal permission to allow researchers in his or her classroom knowing the true nature of the study.

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Informed consent in the context of research, especially involving minors, refers to the legal permission granted by a parent or guardian for their child to participate in a study. This consent is based on a full understanding of the nature and risks of the study.

Of the Following, Informed Consent Accurately Refers to a