In psychology, subjects refer to the individuals participating in research studies. They can be volunteers from the general population or specific groups chosen for particular characteristics.
Related terms
Control Group: The group within an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being studied, used as a basis of comparison.
Random Sample: A subset of individuals from a larger population chosen in such a way that each member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring representativeness.
Dependent Variable: The variable in an experiment that is measured or observed to determine the effects of the independent variable.