What will the IRB do regarding a biography study involving oral histories of Bill Gates?

The correct answer reflects a key aspect of the IRB's function in determining whether proposed work qualifies as research involving human subjects. The IRB (Institutional Review Board) is primarily concerned with the ethical implications of research that involves human participants. In the case of a biography study focusing on oral histories of a public figure like Bill Gates, it may not be classified as research involving human subjects in the same way that studies collecting data from a general population are.

Specifically, if the work does not involve generalizable findings or is not aimed at contributing to general knowledge about human behavior or social dynamics, it might fall outside the IRB's jurisdiction for review. As Bill Gates is a public figure, the collection and publication of oral histories about him may be viewed more as journalistic or biographical documentation rather than formal research involving human participants who would require the same protections and ethical considerations as in typical research studies.

In this context, options that suggest approval, requests for changes, or conditional approval imply a level of oversight that would not be applicable if the study is determined to not meet the criteria for IRB review.