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Management of fraudulent participants in online research: Practical recommendations from a randomized controlled feasibility trial.

Molly R DaviesDina MonssenHelen SharpeKarina L AllenBeki SimmsKimberley A GoldsmithSarah ByfordVanessa C LawrenceUlrike H Schmidt
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2023)
Fraudulent participation in digital research can have asignificant impact on research findings, potentially leading to biased resultsand misinformed decisions. We developed an effective protocol for theprevention, identification, and management of fraudulent participants. Bysharing our insights and recommendations, we hope to raise awareness of thisissue and provide other researchers with the knowledge and strategies necessaryto safeguard research integrity moving forward.
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