pseudonyms

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Pseudonyms are (and are acknowledged as) fictious names that are often used in reporting research to maintain the anonymity of research participants (informants).

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Synonyms:
assumed names

Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.