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Information Sheet for Adult Student Participation in a Pilot Study for a Research Project
Whom to Contact about this study:
Principal Investigator: Jonathan Singer
Department: Education
Telephone number: 410-455-3348
INFORMED CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Engineering Teacher Pedagogy: Using INSPIRES to Support Integration of Engineering Design in Science and Technology Classrooms
I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE:
I am being asked to participate in a pilot study for a research project. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the validity and reliability of two achievement tests, the unit test for the INSPIRES Hemodialysis module. I am being asked to volunteer because I am enrolled in an engineering course at UMBC, or I am a secondary biology or technology education teacher. My involvement in this study will begin when I agree to take one of the two tests and will end when I turn in my completed test. Approximately 200 people will be invited to participate.
II. PROCEDURES:
As a student participant in this study, I will be asked to complete a test. No direct or indirect identification will be written with responses to questions. My participation in the study will begin when I take the test and will end upon completion of the test.
III. RISKS AND BENEFITS:
My participation in this study does not involve any significant risks and I have been informed that my participation in this research may not benefit me personally, but the research may help improve STEM instruction.
IV. CONFIDENTIALITY:
Any information learned and collected from this study in which I might be identified will remain confidential and will be disclosed ONLY if I give permission. All hard copies of information collected in this study will be stored in a locked file cabinet in a locked room. Electronic data will be stored in encrypted files on a password protected computer in a locked room. Only the investigator and members of the research team will have access to the data. If information learned from this study is published, I will not be identified by name.
Consenting to participate in this research also indicates my agreement that all information collected from me individually may be used by current and future researchers in such a fashion that my personal identity will be protected. Such use will include sharing anonymous information with other researchers for checking the accuracy of study findings and for future approved research that has the potential for improving human knowledge.
V. SPONSOR OF THE RESEARCH
The National Science Foundation is the sponsor of this research study.
VI. COMPENSATION/COSTS:
My participation in this study will involve no cost to me.
VII. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION:
I have been informed that my participation in this research study is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw or discontinue participation at any time. I have been informed that data collected for this study will be retained by the investigator and analyzed even if I choose to withdraw from the research. If I do choose to withdraw, the investigator and I have discussed my withdrawal and the investigator may use my information up to the time I decide to withdraw.
CONTACTS AND QUESTIONS:
The principal investigator(s), Jonathan Singer has offered to and has answered any and all questions regarding my participation in this research study. If I have any further questions, I can contact Dr. Singer at 410-455-3348; jsinger@umbc.edu.
If I have any questions about my rights as a participant in this research study, contact the Office for Research Protections and Compliance at (410) 455-2737 or compliance@umbc.edu.