Who holds the responsibility for obtaining ethical approval, and what steps must they take to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines? Is it solely the principal investigator, or do co-researchers, institutions, and sponsoring bodies also share accountability in the approval process? Additionally, how do researchers navigate the submission of proposals to ethics committees or institutional review boards (IRBs), and what documentation is required to demonstrate adherence to ethical standards?
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As the primary researcher, you are responsible for submitting your research proposal to the relevant ethics committee and ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained before commencing your study.