Dr. smith is writing the protocol for a new study on depression. what is the next step dr. amith needs to take? a. he must submit the protocol to an institutional review board for review and approval. b. he needs to advertise. c. he needs to consult with his co-author first. d. he needs funding for his study.

Correct answer is "A".

Explanation:

After Dr. Smith writes the protocol for a new study on depression, he needs to identify an IRB (Institutional Review Board) to approve the study. The IRB is a private group responsible for rights protection, safety and the health of all human research participants. The IRB needs to verify if the investigators (Dr. Smith) follows the ethical rules and regulations of the human subject research.

experiments.

surveys.

questionnaires.

interviews.

case studies.

participant and non-participant observation.

observational trials.

studies using the delphi method.