Question

according to the guidelines set forth by the american sociological association, researchers must get the informed consent of all participants in research. this requirement means that ______.

○ people cannot participate in sociological research until they reach the age of twenty - one

○ after the study is completed, researchers must ask participants for the right to publish their data

○ to minimize bias, subjects cannot be paid to participate in a study

○ subjects must understand the responsibilities and risks involved in the study and agree to take part

Explanation:

Informed consent in research (as per the American Sociological Association) means participants must be aware of the study's details (responsibilities, risks) and agree to participate. Let's analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as there's no age - 21 requirement for sociological research participation.
• The second option is wrong because informed consent is obtained before the study, not after for publication rights.
• The third option is incorrect as paying participants doesn't violate informed consent (and it's not a rule to avoid bias in this context).
• The fourth option matches the definition of informed consent: subjects understand the study's responsibilities and risks and agree to take part.

Answer:

D. subjects must understand the responsibilities and risks involved in the study and agree to take part