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2025 SBER Conference

Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research

Emerging Challenges and Innovations in Research

A01 - Bot or Not? Fraud, Data Integrity, and the Role of the IRB in the Online Survey Sphere

Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Location: Room 314-317
Human Subject Research - HSR Learning Lab Series Call for Session Proposal - CSP Live Streamed Session Live Session Recorded
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Web-based data collection has been a widely used method in research for over two decades. In recent years, however, online surveys—especially those offering monetary incentives—have become increasingly vulnerable to fraudulent participation. This session will examine how IRBs can support investigators in identifying and responding to instances of fraud, while also addressing participant concerns related to withheld compensation or negative user ratings. Presenters will discuss the role of institutional policies, SOPs, and guidance documents in promoting ethical and consistent responses to these emerging challenges.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common forms of fraud in online surveys and explore strategies to prevent and mitigate fraudulent responses
  • Analyze case studies of suspected survey fraud and evaluate IRB strategies for effective response
  • Identify practical tools and procedural approaches IRBs can use to address and manage confirmed incidents in online survey research