“Taking out the trash”: Strategies for preventing and managing fraudulent data in web-surveys

<p class="p1">Given the rapid adoption of the internet and mobile technology, conducting online research has become more accessible for scientists, as they are able to engage numerous participants while collecting data quickly and efficiently. Online research, particularly anonymous...

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Main Authors: Prabdeep Panesar, Samantha J. Mayo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pappin Communications 2023-04-01
Series:Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
Online Access:https://canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/1370
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description <p class="p1">Given the rapid adoption of the internet and mobile technology, conducting online research has become more accessible for scientists, as they are able to engage numerous participants while collecting data quickly and efficiently. Online research, particularly anonymous web-surveys, allow participants to partake in research at their own convenience while being able to maintain their privacy (Wyatt, 2000). This method further allows researchers to target unique population types in a cost-effective manner, while having increased reach and scalability, making it easier to collect a large sample size, in real-time, and under real-world conditions (Heffner et al., 2021; Teitcher et al., 2015).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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spelling doaj.art-5126a7281b924eb69664e1d463c4ccb32024-02-08T16:29:03ZengPappin CommunicationsCanadian Oncology Nursing Journal1181-912X2368-80762023-04-013322832841145“Taking out the trash”: Strategies for preventing and managing fraudulent data in web-surveysPrabdeep PanesarSamantha J. Mayo<p class="p1">Given the rapid adoption of the internet and mobile technology, conducting online research has become more accessible for scientists, as they are able to engage numerous participants while collecting data quickly and efficiently. Online research, particularly anonymous web-surveys, allow participants to partake in research at their own convenience while being able to maintain their privacy (Wyatt, 2000). This method further allows researchers to target unique population types in a cost-effective manner, while having increased reach and scalability, making it easier to collect a large sample size, in real-time, and under real-world conditions (Heffner et al., 2021; Teitcher et al., 2015).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>https://canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/1370
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