AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A research subject is an individual that participates in research. Information (or ‘data’) is collected from or about the individual to help answer the question under study. Sometimes research subjects are referred to as human subjects, research participants or study volunteers.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is informed consent? Informed consent is one of the founding principles of research ethics. Its intent is that human participants can enter research freely (voluntarily) with full information about what it means for them to take part, and that they give consent before they enter the research.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compensation may be provided as cash or in kind. Examples of the latter include gift cards/ gift certificates, gifts (toys, books), food or class marks. Researchers should consider the appropriateness of the compensation type regarding the participant population.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a participant in a research study, you have the right: To refuse to be in the study at all, and to stop participating at any time after you begin the study. To be told what the study is trying to find out, what will happen to you, and what you will be asked to do if you are in the study.