Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Study subjects refer to individuals who participate in research experiments or studies. They are the participants who provide data and information for the study.
This refers to the process where study subjects are fully informed about the purpose, risks, benefits, and procedures of the research before agreeing to participate.
It is the ethical responsibility of researchers to protect the privacy and confidentiality of study subjects by keeping their personal information secure.