Which of the following is a function of institutional review boards (IRBs)?
A. They organize data for interpretation and help researchers evaluate their hypotheses.
B. They inform participants of the exact purposes of a study-including the hypotheses-revealing all deceptive practices.
C. They evaluate proposed research before it is conducted to ensure research involving humans does not cause undue harm.
D. They collect informed consent from human participants before a study begins.
Answer: C
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