To ensure ethical standards, research proposals are typically reviewed by .

Question

A.
all of the above.



B.
an ethics committee.

C.
an institutional review board.

D.
a deception and debriefing board.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. all of the above.

Research proposals are typically reviewed by an ethics committee, an institutional review board (IRB), and may also involve a deception and debriefing board if relevant to the study design. Therefore, "all of the above" encompasses the various groups that may review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met.