Consent form for participation in this online experiment
Prolific code
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 recognize the orientations of real-world photographs.
2. Procedure
In the following, you will receive detailed information regarding the procedure of the study.
In the next pages, you will receive more detailed instructions for the task.
You will be presented with images and you will be tasked to identify their orientations.
The duration of the experiment depends on your speed in completing the tasks; on average, it takes 60 minutes.
3. Compensation
You will receive £8 for your participation (base fee) and up to £3.00 (bonus), depending on your performance.
📣The score you will achieve in the last session will be doubled!
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.
Tutorial
This experiment consists of three sessions.
In each, we will present you with images, each in one of two orientations. One orientation is the mirror version of the other.
For each image, each of the two orientations is arbitrarily associated to one of two keys (arrow up ⬆️ e arrow down ⬇️).
The association between orientation and arrow key changes for each image and is completely arbitrary: you just need to memorize it.
You will achieve a point for each correct response. At the end of the experiment you will receive a 💸 bonus (up to £3), on the basis of the score you will obtain. Therefore, try to respond as accurately as possible.
⚠️Note⚠️: The first two blocks are a prescreening: participants that won't get an accuracy higher than the chance level won't be able to continue with the experiment, and will receive a compensation of £1 for their time.
In the first session, you will be presented with 7 images. First of all, we will show you each of the images, one at a time, and the keys associated with its two orientations.
Remember that the associations between keys and orientations are completely arbitrary, so you just have to memorize them.
Press the button below to continue with the comprehension questions.
Comprehension check
Please, answer these questions before proceeding.
What is the aim of this task?
How are the orientations and keys associated?
You will be able to continue only after responding to all comprehension questions.
Press "Enter" to continue.
Good!
Press "Enter" to start with the experiment.
Take a small break and then press "Enter" to start with the next.
Hai completato la sessione!
Take a break, then press "Enter" to start with the next session when you are ready..
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You completed your task.
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Thanks for your participantion. Please, paste this completion code in Prolific: C8SFJ1TV.
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You can't join again. If you think this is a mistake, contact us at the adress valerio.rubino@unitn.it.
You didn't reach an accuracy significantly different from the chance level, so you can't continue with the experiment.
Please, return your submission and contact us on Prolific to collect your partial reimbursement for your time.