- •Research Tools of the Trade
- •Figure 3.1: Sample Statement of Informed Consent
- •Table 3.1: Checklist for the Statement of Informed Consent
- •Table 3.2: Examples of Five-point Likert Scales
- •Table 3.3: Sample Thurstone Questionnaire
- •Figure 3.2: Research Results of a Hypothetical Semantic Differential Scale
- •Figure 3.3: Sample Outcome of a q-Sort
- •Method Tools of Research
Figure 3.1: Sample Statement of Informed Consent
Statement of Voluntary Consent To participate as a subject in the study described below
Date: January 14, 2004 Name of Study: The effects of work experience on college performance Purpose of Study: To better understand the role of work experience and college performance and to make recommendations to the college administration regarding the college work study program. Primary Researcher(s): Dr. Christopher L. Heffner, [Affiliation] Contact Information: [Include office phone, school or organization address, and information regarding any committees on ethical research within your organization] As a volunteer participant in the above mentioned research, I understand that I will be asked to complete a survey that will ask questions related to my work experience and college grades. The survey typically takes about 20 minutes to complete although this time can vary depending on each subject. I also understand that I may consider some of the questions personal in nature but that the information I provide will be used exclusively for this project and will in no way be associated with my name, address, student ID or any other identifiable information. As a participant in this study I am aware that the questions on the research survey may cause anxiety or stress depending on my personal situation but that most find the experience harmless and even enjoyable. As a participant, I am aware that the responses I provide may assist future college students at this University and perhaps other colleges across the country. By signing below, I state that I have read this consent form in its entirety and that all of my questions have been answered. I understand that I may withdrawal from this study at any time and that my participation or lack of participation will in no way affect my status as a [student, patient, employee, etc.] Subject Signature ________________________ Date ______ Witness Signature ________________________ Date ______ |
Use of Information. Whenever research is done, information is gathered. This information can be relatively innocuous such as hair color, gender, or number of siblings or it can be quite personal such as sexual history, views on abortion, or yearly income. No matter what information is collected, the subject has the right to know how this information will be used. Often times this section states that subjects are assigned a number and that no personal information will be associated with their identifiable information such as name, address, phone number or other characteristic that distinguishes them from others. In this situation, we would then know that subject number 14 is a female who is pro-life, and earns $35,000 per year, for example, but we wouldn’t be able to identify her.