[acb-hsp] Participants still needed for online research study

[Linda Porelle]

Arielle~
My apologies for not stating my question more clearly. I totally get
it about the risk of outcome bias. Let me try again. I'd be interested
in knowing something about the areas of research your team has
previously explored in a more general sense. Perhaps you could mention
some work your mentors have done in the past? Has blindness been a
focus of any previous studies?
If you are unable to respond even in the most general way, I will
understand. As someone with an interest in brain-based psychological
research, I am very curious.
Best,
Linda


On 2/20/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Linda,
> I cannot share details about the study hypotheses with people before
> they participate, unfortunately. Some researchers have found that when
> people know what a researcher is expecting to find in an experiment,
> they often tend to answer questions differently than they ordinarily
> would, sometimes without even realizing it. (you can google
> "experimenter demand effects" for more information about this
> phenomenon). I would, however, be happy to talk more about hypotheses
> with people who have completed the research.
> Best,
> Arielle
>
> On 2/20/13, Linda Porelle <lmporelle at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Arielle~
>> I'm curious about the working hypothesis for your team's study. Could
>> you elaborate? Your answer might make the study more intriguing to
>> potential participants.
>> Thank you.
>> Linda
>>
>>
>> On 2/20/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>> We're still looking for more people to complete our online research
>>> studies (see details below). Please note that the raffle prize for
>>> participation has been increased; instead of raffling off one $50 gift
>>> certificate, we will be raffling off three $100 gift certificates to a
>>> merchant of your choice: Amazon.com, Itunes.com, Olive Garden
>>> Restaurant or AMC Theaters. Thanks for your help!
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> My name is Arielle Silverman and I am a doctoral student in the
>>> Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of
>>> Colorado. My colleagues and I would appreciate your help with
>>> completing a series of brief online studies. We are looking for
>>> legally blind adults to complete three short studies: the first asking
>>> about your personal life experiences, the second involving a set of
>>> math problems, and the third involving answering some survey
>>> questions. The studies are all on one  website and will take no more
>>> than 45 minutes to complete in total. In appreciation of your time,
>>> you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle drawing to win one of
>>> three $100 gift certificates to a merchant of your choice. All of your
>>> responses in the study will be anonymous and confidential.
>>> To begin please go to:
>>> http://ucsas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eaLf4NKHUvEc2u9
>>> Thank you as always for your assistance.
>>> Best,
>>> Arielle Silverman, M.A.
>>> Doctoral Candidate, Social Psychology
>>> Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
>>> 345 UCB
>>> Boulder, CO 80309-0345
>>> arielle.silverman at colorado.edu
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