Examples of when an informed consent form may not be possible or necessary include all but which of the following?
A) archival studies that use public records
B) studies of young children
C) risk-free experiments in which instituting informed consent would be counterproductive
D) use of census data

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Informed consent may not be necessary or possible in situations involving archival studies using public records (A), risk-free experiments where informed consent could be counterproductive (C), and the use of census data (D) because these scenarios typically do not involve direct interaction with participants or present minimal to no risk. However, studies involving young children (B) still require a form of informed consent, usually from a parent or guardian, as ethical standards mandate protection for vulnerable populations, including minors.

Examples of When an Informed Consent Form May Not Be