Today, both funded and unfunded studies conducted at universities must first obtain ____ approval.

A) ABPP
B) IRB
C) APA
D) ERB

IRB Approval

The authorization granted by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to proceed with a research study after evaluating its ethical implications and ensuring the protection of participants.

Funded Studies

Research projects that receive financial support from government agencies, organizations, or private entities to conduct their investigations.

Unfunded Studies

Research projects that do not receive financial support from external sources such as governments, institutions, or private donors.