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Respondents

Definition

Respondents are individuals who participate in a survey or study by answering questions and providing information. They are the people from whom data is collected and analyzed.

Analogy

Imagine you are conducting a survey on favorite ice cream flavors, and the respondents are like the different flavors themselves. Each respondent adds their unique taste to the overall mix of responses, making it diverse and interesting.

Related terms

Participants: Similar to respondents, participants refers to individuals who take part in a research study, experiment, or any other form of data collection.

Random Sample: A random sample is a subset of individuals selected from a larger population where each member has an equal chance of being chosen. It helps ensure that respondents represent the larger group accurately.

Informed Consent: Informed consent refers to obtaining voluntary agreement from respondents before they participate in research or surveys after being informed about its purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, etc.