Case Study: Washington State University achieves nationwide survey reach for COVID-19 detection research with Prolific

Washington State University surveys 450 adults with Prolific to study COVID-19 scent detection dogs

Washington State University researcher Morgan Bigalk needed to survey a representative US population sample for a study on public confidence in COVID-19 scent detection dogs. The challenge was to efficiently distribute the survey nationwide to a demographically unbiased participant pool that matched specific criteria for age, gender, and ethnicity.

Using Prolific, the university distributed its survey to 450 targeted adults. The platform's user-friendly service enabled the team to easily create and publish the study, resulting in high-quality, representative data. The results showed significant support for the implementation of scent detection dogs as a reliable COVID-19 testing method, with analysis revealing that increased public education would likely lead to even greater acceptance. Prolific provided the necessary trusted platform and support to gather these crucial insights.

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