Consent form for participation in this online experiment
Study Information
Thank you for your interest in our study. Please read the following information carefully. Your participation in this research is voluntary. It is your choice whether to participate or not. Please do not hesitate to write to us at valerio[dot]rubino[at]gmail.com if you have any further questions regarding the study.1. Purpose
In this study we investigate the ability to grasp spatial patterns and use them to navigate mazes.2. Procedure
In the following, you will receive detailed information regarding the procedure of the study.At first, you will be presented with the instructions to succeed at your task. Then, you will have some practice rounds; you will be able to skip the training phase and reach the experiment proper once you successfully complete two rounds.
In each round, you will have to discover the correct path to your goal.
The duration of the experiment depends on your speed in completing the tasks; on average, it takes 15 minutes.3. Compensation
You will receive £2.80 for your participation (base fee) and up to £5.60 in total depending on your performance (base fee + bonus).4. Data protection
Once we have awarded you your bonus payment, your Prolific ID will be deleted from the study data. The experiment data will be stored under a randomly assigned participant number on a server at the University of Tübingen. This means that it will become impossible to link the study data to you. All data collected during this study will be treated confidentially and all individuals with access to your personal data are obliged to maintain data secrecy. We are not responsible for the handling of your personal data using the Prolific platform The study data may also be made publicly accessible via research databases or scientific publications (typically via the internet). This makes it possible for other researchers to check or replicate the results and enhances the quality of scientific research. The study data may also be used for new research questions going beyond the purposes of this particular study. The data is stored anonymously, treated confidentially, and used only for scientific purposes. You are free to withdraw, in which case recorded data will not be used (cf. point 6).5. Voluntary participation
Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. There will be no repercussions when canceling your participation.6. Right to refuse or withdraw
You do not have to take part in this study if you do not wish to do so. You are free to withdraw your consent and do not need to provide a reason for your withdrawal. Participants who drop out of the study for any reason (e.g., technical issues) are eligible for full or partial compensation. Please contact valerio[dot]rubino[at]gmail.com and include a screenshot of the experiment website if possible. If you withdraw from the study before data collection is completed, your data will not be used. If you withdraw from the study after completing the study, but before bonus payments have been processed, you can request the deletion of your data. After the processing of bonus payments, your Prolific ID will be removed from the study data and it will be fully anonymized, making it not possible to link you with your data.7. Risks
Your participation does not involve any physical or emotional risk to you. You are free to withdraw at any time.8. Insurance coverage
Not necessary for participating in this study.9. Responsible contact
If you have questions or if there are any problems, please contact valerio[dot]rubino[at]gmail.com. You can also use this email to request the withdrawal of your data.Consent
By clicking on the button below, you agree to the following:
- I have read and understood the conditions outlined above. I consent to participate in the study and agree to the collection, storage, and use of my data as described above.
