Aprofessor at big state university is writing a biography about bill gates and conducting oral histories with all of bill gates’ friends, family members, and business acquaintances. the researcher submits the research proposal to the institution’s irb. what action can he expect by the irb?
(a) the irb will not review this study because it does not involve an investigational new device.
(b) the irb will not review this study because it is not research as defined by the federal regulations.
(c) the irb will review this study because it includes human subjects and is considered research.
(d) the irb will not review this study because it does not include human subjects as defined by the federal regulations.

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period.the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided.a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs.an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.