prolific.com FAQs

Prolific ensures participant quality through a rigorous verification process.

Participant Verification Methods

  • ID Checks: Prolific uses Onfido’s bank-grade ID verification to confirm the identities of participants.
  • Monitoring: There’s continuous monitoring that includes both manual and automated quality checks.
  • Algorithm Utilization: A total of 25 different algorithms are employed to manage participant responses, identifying any bots or bad actors promptly.

This multi-layered approach guarantees that only authentic human participants contribute to research, enhancing the overall data quality.

Types of Research Supported
Prolific supports various research methodologies, including, but not limited to:

  • Academic Research: Ideal for scholars needing reliable data for studies.
  • AI Training & Evaluation: Provides essential human-powered datasets for improving artificial intelligence systems.
  • Market Research: Facilitates quick insights into consumer behavior.
  • Product Development: Useful for organizations testing new ideas or products.

The platform accommodates multiple data types: text, voice, imagery, and interaction, allowing researchers to tailor their studies according to specific requirements.

Study Launch Speed
Researchers can set up an account and launch a study in approximately 15 minutes. After initiation, the process of collecting responses generally averages around 2 hours. This efficiency in data collection makes it suitable for time-sensitive research.

Targeting Specific Demographics
Prolific offers over 300 filtering options, enabling researchers to construct customized participant groups based on demographic factors. This feature allows for both representative and niche targeting, ensuring relevance to research objectives.

Subscription and Pricing
Prolific operates on a no-subscription, no-contract basis. Researchers pay a fee per completed response, with transparent costs available for review upfront. This pricing model supports flexibility and clarity without requiring any ongoing financial commitment.