Introduction
The title of this research study is A phenomenological Exploration of Learning in Accident Investigations
I am Isabel Torres a doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Sally Zengaro in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University.
The purpose of this study is to look at how people learn while working on accident investigations. I want to hear about your personal experiences — what you noticed, thought, or learned during an investigation. Your answers will help with academic research on how investigators understand complex events.
Key Information
This document defines the terms and conditions for consenting to participate in this research study.
How do I know if I can be in this study?
You can participate in this study if you:
1. Are 18 years of age or older.
2. Live and work in the United States.
3. Have served on an accident or close call investigation team or board in the past five years.
4. Have a private device with internet access that can run Zoom.
5. Are willing to take part in a 60–90-minute video interview on Zoom.
6. Are willing to answer basic demographic questions (such as your age range, job role, industry, and education).
7. Are willing to be recorded on audio and video during the interview.
You cannot participate in this study if you:
1. Are under the age of 18.
2. Do not live and work in the United States.
3. Have never served on an accident or close call investigation team or board in the past five years.
4. Do not have a private device with reliable internet and Zoom.
5. Are unable or unwilling to do a 60–90-minute video interview.
6. Are not comfortable answering basic demographic questions needed for the study.
7. Do not agree to be recorded on audio and video.
Research Activities: What am I being asked to do?
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to:
What?
1-)Fill out an online consent form and a short demographic survey (about 5 minutes) using a secure SurveyMonkey link. You will be asked about your age range, experience with accident investigations, number of investigations, roles held, industry, and education.
The title of this research study is A phenomenological Exploration of Learning in Accident Investigations
I am Isabel Torres a doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Sally Zengaro in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University.
The purpose of this study is to look at how people learn while working on accident investigations. I want to hear about your personal experiences — what you noticed, thought, or learned during an investigation. Your answers will help with academic research on how investigators understand complex events.
Key Information
This document defines the terms and conditions for consenting to participate in this research study.
How do I know if I can be in this study?
You can participate in this study if you:
1. Are 18 years of age or older.
2. Live and work in the United States.
3. Have served on an accident or close call investigation team or board in the past five years.
4. Have a private device with internet access that can run Zoom.
5. Are willing to take part in a 60–90-minute video interview on Zoom.
6. Are willing to answer basic demographic questions (such as your age range, job role, industry, and education).
7. Are willing to be recorded on audio and video during the interview.
You cannot participate in this study if you:
1. Are under the age of 18.
2. Do not live and work in the United States.
3. Have never served on an accident or close call investigation team or board in the past five years.
4. Do not have a private device with reliable internet and Zoom.
5. Are unable or unwilling to do a 60–90-minute video interview.
6. Are not comfortable answering basic demographic questions needed for the study.
7. Do not agree to be recorded on audio and video.
Research Activities: What am I being asked to do?
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to:
What?
1-)Fill out an online consent form and a short demographic survey (about 5 minutes) using a secure SurveyMonkey link. You will be asked about your age range, experience with accident investigations, number of investigations, roles held, industry, and education.
2-)Take part in a one-on-one video interview (about 60–90 minutes) on Zoom. You will be asked about your experiences learning during accident investigations.
When?
1-)The study will take place over 2–3 months, starting after IRB approval. Your interview will be set at a date and time that works for you.
Where?
1-)All activities are online. You can complete everything from a private place of your choice (like your home or office) using your own device.
When?
1-)The study will take place over 2–3 months, starting after IRB approval. Your interview will be set at a date and time that works for you.
Where?
1-)All activities are online. You can complete everything from a private place of your choice (like your home or office) using your own device.