ASSIGNMENT
The IRB.
In this Assignment, you will discuss the importance of an IRB. Please answer all questions below in full sentences.
Answer each of the following questions:
1. What is an IRB?
2. Identify the three types of IRB review.
3. If you were to create a plan to evaluate a program or intervention, what level of IRB review would it need? Why?
4. Imagine if your evaluation plan included the use of special populations. Identify ethical challenges you might face.
5. Discuss how you would weigh out the risks and the benefits to decide if you should move forward with your evaluation plan.
6. Summarize the possible ramifications if a program did not use and IRB review for potential research projects.
Provide appropriate citations and references in APA format if you reference the text or any other outside source in your answers. Be sure to look at the grading rubric in the Syllabus to ensure that you have covered all of the expectations for the Assignment!
Your writing should be in Standard American English and be clear and specific with few errors. If needed, be sure to use the University Writing Center for help.