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Phishing and offensive material
The Prolific Team
March 20, 2023

At 7am (GMT) Sunday 19th March, the Prolific team became aware of a malicious user on our platform. We are deeply sorry that this happened and have reported the incident to the ICO.

Uncovering the types of bias in research: Identification, prevention and examples
George Denison
March 16, 2023

Gain a deeper understanding of the different types of bias in research and learn how to identify, prevent and overcome them.

How to get the best results from your custom screening study
George Denison
March 14, 2023

Need niche samples for your research? Custom screening studies can help. Follow these simple tips to ensure you get the best results every time.

Your two-minute guide to Frequentist and Bayesian statistics
George Denison
March 9, 2023

It’s a hotly debated topic in the research world – but one that’s often misunderstood. Learn more about Frequentist vs. Bayesian statistics in our quick guide.

Why ethical pay is critical to the future of AI
George Denison
February 22, 2023

AI requires extensive training from research participants, who are often poorly paid. Read on to learn the importance of ethical pay to AI and data ethics.

How to create a representative sample
George Denison
February 17, 2023

Representative samples make your findings more generalizable. In this post, we explain how to create a representative sample for your study.

AI data scraping: ethics and data quality challenges
George Denison
February 10, 2023

AI data scraping is a popular method for gathering machine learning training data, but many ethical concerns surround the practice.

How do we tackle the ethical issues of online research?
George Denison
January 31, 2023

Learn about the different ethical issues in online research, including pay, contracts, and working conditions, as well as how to overcome them.

Prolific awarded 3rd most flexible company to work for in 2023
Amy Breese
January 26, 2023

This year's Flexa100 has been released and we're excited to reveal where we placed, as well as reactions from our Prolificos!

Join us for Prolific Presents, our new Webinar series
Andrew Gordon
January 25, 2023

Join us each month to discover fresh insights from researchers working in cutting-edge fields. Places are limited. Reserve yours now.

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