Participants are individuals who voluntarily take part in a study or experiment and provide data through their involvement.
Related terms
Voluntary: Voluntary means that participation in a study is entirely optional and not forced upon individuals.
Informed consent: Informed consent is the process by which participants are fully informed about the purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits of a study before deciding whether to participate.
Sample: A sample refers to a subset of individuals selected from a larger population for research purposes.