A national study of substance use: Demonstrated use of recommendations for best practice online data collection.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more researchers have used to online data collection to recruit participants to research studies. However, one perceived limitation of online data collection is a belief that it results in lower quality data due to the introduction of bots or misrepresentation by participants to qualify for study compensation. The current study demonstrates that following recommendations for online data collection results in quick collection of a high-quality, diverse, multi-state sample.

Methods

The current study followed recommendations for best practice, advertising on social media sites combined with investigator-implemented (e.g., splash page, attention checks, use of physical payment) and built-in Qualtrics tools (e.g., IP tracking, CAPTCHA) to c

SUBMITTER: Bontemps AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599918 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature