WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Educational Psychology

   

Research Study Consent Form

 

Study Title:  Learning about Fluoride

Researchers: Robert Danielson, Ph. D., Associate Professor, Educational Psychology

                       Adam Coldiron, Graduate Assistant, Educational Psychology

 

This form explains the research study and your part in it if you decide to join the study.  Please read the form carefully, taking as much time as you need. You can decide not to join the study. If you join the study, you can change your mind later or quit at any time.  There will be no penalty or loss of services or benefits if you decide to not take part in the study or quit later.  This study has been approved as exempt by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board (IRB #19143-002).

What is this study about?

This research study is being done to understand how individuals learn about science-related information online.

Taking part in the study will take less than 15 minutes.

What will I be asked to do if I am in this study?

If you take part in the study, you will be asked to:

·    Answer questions about yourself and your learning process

·    Read a set of instructions as well as texts

·    Answer questions about what you have learned

Are there any benefits to me if I am in this study?

There is no direct benefit to you from being in this study. However, you may learn more about what fluoride is.

Are there any risks to me if I am in this study?

The potential risks from taking part in this study are negative psychological feelings.

Will my information be kept private?

The data for this study are being collected anonymously. Neither the researcher(s) nor anyone else will be able to link data to you.

The results of this study may be published or presented at professional meetings, but the identities of all research participants will remain anonymous.

The data for this study will be kept for 5 years.

Are there any costs or payments for being in this study?

There will be no costs to you for taking part in this study. 

Who can I talk to if I have questions?

If you have questions about this study or the information in this form, please contact the researchers, Robert Danielson, at robert.danielson@wsu.edu or Adam Coldiron, at adam.coldiron@wsu.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, or would like to report a concern or complaint about this study, please contact the Washington State University Institutional Review Board at (509) 335-3668, or e-mail irb@wsu.edu, or regular mail at: Neill 427, PO Box 643143, Pullman, WA 99164-3143.

 

It is important for you to know that this investigation conforms to the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA). You are free to withdraw your participation at any time should you choose to do so. However, we believe that you will find this study extremely interesting and thought-provoking. If you understand the Informed Consent and agree with its contents, please click the ‘Accept” button. If you wish to terminate your participation, please click the “Decline” button, and you will be excused.