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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 368 MC

A student wants to investigate the relationship between exercise intensity and ventilation rate during aerobic training. Which of the following ethical considerations is LEAST relevant to this investigation?

  1. Obtaining informed consent from participants
  2. Ensuring participant confidentiality
  3. Receiving intellectual property rights for the research
  4. Screening participants for pre-existing respiratory conditions
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Consider Option C: Receiving intellectual property rights for the research

  • Intellectual property rights are not a primary ethical concern in a student investigation of physiological responses, while other options are critical ethical considerations.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Informed consent is essential for ethical research involving human participants.
  • B is incorrect: Maintaining participant confidentiality is a fundamental ethical requirement.
  • D is incorrect: Screening for pre-existing conditions is crucial for participant safety.