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IRB Study 1707304414

INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDY INFORMATION SHEET

INTRODUCTION

If you are interested in helping us better understand what users are paying attention to when browsing the Internet, we welcome you to participate in our research study. This study is being conducted by Dr. L. Jean Camp from Indiana University Bloomington, USA.

Do not complete this study unless you can read and understand English and are at least 18 years old.

STUDY PURPOSE

This study seeks to understand how people decide whether or not it is secure to sign-in to different websites on the Internet.

PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDY

This study consists of three tasks . The first task is a very brief balloon experiment. The second task is to complete a brief experiment, and the third task is to complete a demographic and informational survey. The experimental task involves visiting a series of websites and deciding whether or not they are secure enough to sign-in. The final survey involves a series of questions concerning your practical experience and knowledge about security on the Internet. The combined time for completing these three tasks will be approximately 25-30 minutes. You will receive $4 for completing these three tasks, but you can earn up to $5 more depending on how quickly you complete the experimental task. As your time on the task increases, your bonus will decrease.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. Your personal information may be disclosed if required by law. Your identity will be held in confidence in reports in which the study is published.
The information will be stored securely in the Scholarly Data Archive at Indiana University and will only be accessible to those conducting this study. There will be no references in oral or written reports that could link participants to the study.
Organizations that may inspect and/or copy research records for quality assurance and data analysis include groups such as the study investigator and his/her research associates, the National Science Foundation, the Indiana University Institutional Review Board or its designees, and (as allowed by law) state or federal agencies, specifically the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), who may need to access your research records.

COMPENSATION

The total payment for completing this study will range between $4 and $5 depending on your performance while completing the experimental task. Please note that some of the questions on the survey are validation questions. These will ensure the quality of your responses. If these questions are not answered appropriately, your submissions will not be approved for payment. In order to ensure payment we encourage you to pay attention to every question sincerely. Participants may withdraw at any time. Payment will be made at the completion of the survey.

CONTACT

If you have questions at any time about the study, you may contact The Human and Technical Security research group at spice@indiana.edu or (812) 856-1865.

For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain information, or offer input, contact the IU Human Subjects Office at (812) 856-4242 or (800) 696-2949 [toll free].

PARTICIPATION

Your participation in this study is voluntary; you may decline to participate without penalty. If you decide to participate, you may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. Your decision whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relations with Indiana University.

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