F13 - Online Research: Design and Review in a World of Bots, Hackers, and Evolving Technology

Recent decades have seen a proliferation of research surveys administered online and through social media. With this surge in online research methodology comes an increased possibility for inaccurate data and fake results due to bots and hackers (i.e., fake participants). Speakers will present real-life case studies of survey compromise and discuss design and review best practices that will minimize these issues. This session is for research investigators, IRB administrators, and committee members who provide guidance to survey researchers about how to protect against attacks and handle the aftermath of survey compromise. Learn how to protect your online survey research to be resistant to bots and fake participants while protecting your actual participants and obtaining usable data.