Why do research proposals need to be reviewed by an IRB?

QUESTION 1

Historically, repeated negative events have led to the implementation of the institutional review board (IRB) process. Why do research proposals need to be reviewed by an IRB? What are the ethical, academic, and legal implications for conducting research without IRB approval? Explain

QUESTION 2

In the GCU IRB process some proposals can be expedited providing the researcher approval for a project in a relatively short amount of time. Do you believe that your research proposal could qualify for expedited status? Why or why not? Expedited or not, which components of the process do you believe will be most challenging for you? Why?