According to the criteria for IRB approval, when considering equitable treatment of subjects, special care must be taken with which of the following populations? a. Union workers b. Adult education students c. Prisoners d. Classroom teachers

The correct answer is letter C

An institutional review board (IRB) is a panel of individuals who oversee research on human beings. IRBs can be seen in educational institutions that conduct research on human beings, along with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and other organizations that use human beings in their research. The purpose of an institutional review board is to evaluate all proposed studies with human beings to confirm that they adhere to ethical guidelines, monitor ongoing research and periodically audit researchers, ensuring that all research carried out at the institution is legal and ethical.