Mitigating Fraud in Online Surveys: A Methodological Approach

Exciting opportunities in online data collection come with the risks of compromised data quality, resource waste, and damage to population health. Evidence-based protocols must be proactively designed to deter and detect early fraudulent results.

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Western Journal of Nursing Research
Published
2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459251414538
Primary Topic
Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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Mitigating Fraud in Online Surveys: A Methodological Approach

Barbara J. Polivka, Karen M. Towne
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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Mitigating Fraud in Online Surveys: A Methodological Approach

Barbara J. Polivka, Karen M. Towne
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Abstract

Exciting opportunities in online data collection come with the risks of compromised data quality, resource waste, and damage to population health. Evidence-based protocols must be proactively designed to deter and detect early fraudulent results.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
University of Mount Union (US), University of Kansas (US), Case Western Reserve University (US)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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