Question

A federally funded research study involving children 8 to 12 years old involves collecting a single voided urine sample to assess the frequency of asymptomatic proteinuria (higher amounts of protein in the urine without any signs or symptoms of illness or infection). Your IRB has determined that assent of children age 8 and older is required for the study. A 10-year-old firmly declined to participate in the study described above. Which of the following procedures best describes the action to be taken by the investigator?a, Seek permission from one of the child's parent instead.b, Request the child reconsider assenting to the study.c, Honor the child's decision.d, Consent both of the child's parents instead.

Answer 1

Honor the child's decision

Step-by-step explanation:

The investigator should respect and honor the child's decision.

According to the ethical guidelines given by the American Psychology Association, for any researcher or experimenter to conduct a research or experiment, he or she must follow the ethical guidelines. It should be written in the informed consent that the participant can withdraw anytime from the study and have the full right to not take part in the study at the point of the time.