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AI Perception Study – Prideaux Dissertation

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Study Information Sheet

Title of the Project: Casual Comparative Study of Content Area Professors’ Perception of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Principal Investigator: Jason Prideaux, Doctoral Candidate, School of Education, Liberty University

Key Information about the Research Study

You are invited to participate in a research study. To participate, you must be at least 18 years of age, currently employed full-time or adjunct professors affiliated with a mathematics, science, English, or social sciences department at a U.S. public high education institution.

Things you should know:

· The purpose of the study is to examine professors’ acceptance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in higher education. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey. This will take approximately 10–15 minutes.

· Participants should not expect a direct benefit from participating in this study.

· Taking part in this research project is voluntary. You do not have to participate, and you can stop at any time.

Please read this entire form and ask questions before deciding whether to participate in this research.

What is the study about, and why is it being done?

The purpose of this study is to examine professors’ attitudes toward generative AI technologies and determine whether differences in acceptance exist across academic departments.

What will happen if you take part in this study?

If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to do the following:

Complete an anonymous online survey examining perceptions of generative AI, including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and overall acceptance (10–15 minutes).

How could you or others benefit from this study?

Participants should not expect a direct benefit from participating in this study. Benefits to society include contributing to research on technology adoption in higher education and improving understanding of how generative AI tools are perceived by faculty across academic disciplines.
What risks might you experience from being in this study?

The expected risks from participating in this study are minimal, which means they are equal to the risks you would encounter in everyday life. This study will involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with data analysis and interpretation. While efforts will be made to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality, AI tools may carry minimal risks related to the misinterpretation of results and participant privacy. Any AI-assisted processes will follow strict ethical guidelines, and your data will not be used to train or refine AI systems.

How will personal information be protected?

The records of this study will be kept private. Research records will be stored securely, and only the researcher and the researcher’s faculty sponsor will have access to the records.

· Participant responses will be anonymous.

· Data will be stored on a password-protected computer. The researcher and the faculty sponsor will have access to the data. After seven years, all electronic records will be permanently deleted.

· The data from this study will be used to help with data interpretation, refinement of analytical descriptions, and research-related writing support. Data will be stored on a password-locked computer. The researcher and the faculty sponsor will have access to the data. After three years, the data will be deleted.

Is study participation voluntary?

Participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether to participate will not affect your current or future relations with Liberty University. If you decide to participate, you are free not to answer any question or withdraw at any time before submitting the survey without affecting those relationships.

What should you do if you decide to withdraw from the study?

If you choose to withdraw from the study, please exit the survey and close your internet browser. Your responses will not be recorded or included in the study.

Whom do you contact if you have questions or concerns about the study?

The researcher conducting this study is Jason Prideaux. You may ask questions you have. If you have questions later, you are encouraged to contact him at jprideaux@liberty.edu. You may also contact the researcher’s faculty sponsor, Dr. Melinda Carver, at mcarver19@liberty.edu.

Whom do you contact if you have questions about your rights as a research participant?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study and want to talk to someone other than the researcher, you are encouraged to contact the IRB. Our physical address is Institutional Review Board, 1971 University Blvd., Green Hall Ste. 2845, Lynchburg, VA, 24515; our phone number is 434-592-5530, and our email address is irb@liberty.edu.

Disclaimer: The Institutional Review Board (IRB) ensures that human subjects research will be conducted ethically as defined and required by federal regulations. The topics covered and viewpoints expressed or alluded to by students and faculty researchers are those of the researchers and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Liberty University.
1.I have read the Study Information Sheet and agree to participate in this research study.