Human Participants

Definition

Human participants, also known as subjects or volunteers, are individuals who take part in research studies. They provide data through various methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, or experiments and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Related terms

Informed Consent: Informed consent is the process of ensuring that potential participants have been fully informed about the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks or benefits before deciding whether to participate.

Confidentiality: Confidentiality refers to protecting the privacy of research participants by keeping their personal information or responses confidential and not disclosing it without their consent.

Debriefing: Debriefing involves providing participants with information about the nature and purpose of a study after their participation is complete. It allows researchers to address any concerns or questions raised during the study.