Tag: survey methodology
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Is this response real? Imposters threaten health studies
What is at stake when imposters join health studies? Recent concerns from researchers highlight a troubling trend: impostor participants slipping into quantitative health studies. The integrity of data collected in surveys and trials can be compromised when individuals misrepresent themselves or automate their responses for ulterior motives. When the underlying data are unreliable, the clinical…
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Is this response real? Imposters are putting health studies at risk
Imposters in health research: a growing threat to data integrity Researchers conducting health studies increasingly worry about a quiet but serious problem: imposter participants. These aren’t misclassified data points from honest respondents. They are fraudulent entries or bots that masquerade as legitimate study participants, potentially skewing results, misinforming policy, and leading to questionable clinical decisions.…