Which of the following is necessary for the IRB committee to approve research?

A) Informed consent is provided for only those over 18
B) Shows balance with potential benefits and risks
C) Participant risks outweigh the benefits of the study
D) Subject selection is biased to yield favorable results

IRB Committee

A group tasked with reviewing and overseeing research involving human participants to ensure ethical standards are met.

Informed Consent

A legal and ethical requirement where a participant agrees to partake in research after understanding its risks and benefits.

Potential Benefits

The possible advantages or positive outcomes that may result from a specific action, project, or research.