Human Subjects

Definition

Human subjects refer to individuals who participate in research studies or experiments. These individuals are typically involved in studies that aim to gather data and insights about human behavior, cognition, or physiology.

Related terms

Institutional Review Board (IRB):

An IRB is a committee responsible for reviewing research proposals involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards are met.

Voluntary Participation:

Voluntary participation means that individuals have the choice to participate or not in a research study without any coercion or pressure.

Confidentiality:

Confidentiality refers to protecting the privacy of human subjects by ensuring that their personal information and data collected during the study remain confidential.