A Census of Subject Pool Characteristics and Policies.

Sieber, Joan E.; Saks, Michael J.

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Census of Subject Pool Characteristics and Policies.

Sieber, Joan E.; Saks, Michael J.

American Psychologist, v44 n7 p1053-61 Jul 1989

Subjects for research in graduate psychology departments are frequently drawn from subject pools of undergraduates in introductory courses. Participation is often included among course requirements. A survey found some deviance from American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines or federal law. Exemplary subject pool procedures and policies are summarized and recommended. (AF)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Codes of Ethics, Experimental Groups, Experimental Psychology, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Participant Characteristics, Psychological Studies, Required Courses, Research Methodology, Research Projects, Student Rights, Surveys, Undergraduate Students

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Language: English

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