Section 388-04-020. Definitions.  


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  • (1) "Research" means a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Activities which meet this definition constitute "research" for purposes of these rules, whether or not they are supported or conducted under this label.
    (2) "Related activities" means demonstration, service, development, and other projects that contain a research component.
    (3) "Human subject" means a person about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains data (a) through intervention or interaction with the person, (b) through observation of the person's behavior, or (c) from personal records and other private information sources.
    [WSR 99-15-021, recodified as § 388-04-020, filed 7/12/99, effective 7/12/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20A.550. WSR 81-17-022 (Order 1687), § 388-10-020, filed 8/12/81.]
WSR 99-15-021, recodified as § 388-04-020, filed 7/12/99, effective 7/12/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20A.550. WSR 81-17-022 (Order 1687), § 388-10-020, filed 8/12/81.