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Cyberpsychology, Methods and statistics

Conducting research on the internet

Claire Hewson looks at the pros and cons.

18 June 2003

Can psychological research studies conducted via the internet provide valid and reliable data? This question is becoming more and more pressing as an increasing number of psychologists take advantage of the internet as a tool for conducting 'primary' research – that is, to recruit participants, administer materials, and collect data.

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