In research ethics, a 'human subject' is defined as a living individual.

In research ethics, a 'human subject' is defined as a living individual.

• A. A living individual
• B. A deceased person
• C. An organization
• D. An inanimate object

Answer: (A)

In research ethics, a human subject is defined by being a living individual about whom researchers obtain data through intervention, interaction, or identifiable private information. Because the person must be alive, a deceased person does not meet the definition. An organization isn’t an individual, and an inanimate object isn’t capable of being a subject in research. Therefore, the only option that fits the definition is the living individual.

In research ethics, a human subject is defined by being a living individual about whom researchers obtain data through intervention, interaction, or identifiable private information. Because the person must be alive, a deceased person does not meet the definition. An organization isn’t an individual, and an inanimate object isn’t capable of being a subject in research. Therefore, the only option that fits the definition is the living individual.