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How to keep your surveys bot-free

A barrage of fake responses to her online questionnaire prompted quantitative psychologist Melissa Simone to learn how to quash survey-ruining bots. Her tips for protecting your own survey includes using unique, personalized links and including ‘honeypot’ questions that only bots can see.

Nature | 3 min read

Mischief-making bots attacked my scientific survey

A barrage of fake responses to her online questionnaire prompted psychologist Melissa Simone to ferret out the culprits.