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Informed consent
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The purpose of the research is to explore attitudes about language in relation to personality traits and knowledge of multiple languages.
Procedures
You will be asked to answer a number of questions about yourself and about your thoughts on language. The survey should take less than 20 minutes.
Participant Requirements
Participation in this study is limited to individuals age 18 and older.
Risks
The risks and discomfort associated with participation in this study are no greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during other online activities.
Benefits
There may be no personal benefit from your participation in the study but the knowledge received may be of value to humanity.
Compensation & Costs
There is no compensation for participation in this study. There will be no cost to you if you participate in this study.
Confidentiality
The data captured for the research does not include any personally identifiable information about you. Your IP address will not be captured.
Right to Ask Questions & Contact Information
If you have any questions about this study, you should feel free to ask them by contacting the Principal Investigator now at Rémi A. van Compernolle, Department of Modern Languages, Carnegie Mellon University, 160 Baker Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 412-268-2122, vancomp@cmu.edu. If you have questions later, desire additional information, or wish to withdraw your participation please contact the Principle Investigator by mail, phone or e-mail in accordance with the contact information listed above.
If you have questions pertaining to your rights as a research participant; or to report objections to this study, you should contact the Research Regulatory Compliance Office at Carnegie Mellon University. Email: irb-review@andrew.cmu.edu . Phone: 412-268-1901 or 412-268-5460.
Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this research is voluntary. You may discontinue participation at any time during the research activity.