Conduct research on the topic of the Institutional Review Board

Conduct research on the topic of the Institutional Review Board and address the following in a 2-3 page Word document:

  • Identify and explain the primary priorities and responsibilities of the IRB.
  • Identify an organization that involves human research subject. Describe the specified guidelines (of your chosen organization) that are stated for conducting research on children, women, minorities, and cognitively impaired subjects.

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