Human Subjects Research Disclosure Form
Project Title: Sources of Information and Decision Making
Investigators: Julie Abernathy Dr. Michael Carlin
Department of Psychology
Rider University
Description and Purpose:
This is a study on how people judge different sources of information and how these sources affect their decision making. The purpose is to learn more about the decision making process and the effect an abundance of information has on it.
Procedures:
The study will be conducted using the on-line site PsychData. First, you will read some general information about chelation. Then, you will read more information about chelation written by various people. After that, you will be asked a few questions about the information you have read and the quality of the information provided. It is expected that it will take about 20 minutes to complete.
Risks/Benefits to the Participant:
There are no known risks associated with participation in this research. You simply will be asked to read information on the computer and respond to questions. There are no direct benefits to you from your participation.
Confidentiality:
All documents and information pertaining to this research study will be kept confidential. Responses will be coded numerically with no association with your name. PsychData uses sophisticated encryption technology and does not track IP addresses. These measures are taken to protect your confidentiality on-line. No one, including the investigators, will be able to link your responses to your name. The data generated by the study may be reviewed by Rider University's Institutional Review Board, which is the committee responsible for ensuring the welfare and rights of a research participant, to assure proper conduct of the study, and compliance with university regulations.
Participant's Right to Withdraw from the Study:
At any time you may elect to withdraw from participation in this study. To do so, simply stop answering questions on the survey, continue to the last page and indicate that you wish for your data to be deleted. You also may skip questions on the survey if you do not wish to answer them. If you choose to withdraw from this study please contact the investigator and all data and records will be destroyed.
Other:
Rider University will not provide special services, free care, or compensation for any injuries resulting from this research.
Questions:
If you have further questions about this study, contact the Principal Investigator, Julie Abernathy at
[email protected] or Dr. Michael Carlin at (609)895-5424 or
[email protected]. If you have any questions about the rights of research participants, call Dr. James Ottavio Castagnera, Chair of Rider University's Institutional Review Board, at (609)896-5035.
Voluntary Consent:
I understand that my participation in this study is entirely voluntary, and that refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss to me. I am free to withdraw, to refuse consent, or to discontinue participation in this study at any time without penalty or consequence. I voluntarily give my consent to participate in this research study.