key term - Study Subjects

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.

Related terms

Informed Consent:

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.

Confidentiality:

It is the ethical responsibility of researchers to protect the privacy and confidentiality of study subjects by keeping their personal information secure.

Debriefing:

After participating in a study, debriefing involves providing additional information about the purpose and nature of the study to participants.