We are researching about virtual reality and community perception of it (especially at wwu) we are looking for interview subjects who are willing to answer a few questions about their past and how technology has impacted their development. if you have any other questions an informed consent form can be found below which has my contact info on it. Thank you for considering.
Project title: A Virtual Reality
Introduction
You are invited to join a research study about Virtual reality . In this study, we are testing/ investigating/ comparing/ evaluating opinions regards the future of VR.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE STUDY?
If you decide to participate you will be asked to answer basic questions about your life and how technology has influenced you. We think this will take you about 10 minutes minutes.
You can stop participating at any time. If you stop you will not lose any benefits for participating.
RISKS
This study involves the discussion of your past.
There may also be other risks that we cannot predict.
BENEFITS TO TAKING PART IN THE STUDY?
It is reasonable to expect the following benefits from this research: Better understanding of VR and its applications and where VR will likely go in the future.
CONFIDENTIALITY
We will take the following steps to keep information about you confidential, and to protect it from unauthorized disclosure, tampering, or damage: If any information you provide is used in a report for our research none of your information will be used as a source.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A RESEARCH PARTICIPANT?
Participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right not to participate at all or to leave the study at any time.
CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS?
Call Ryan Culhane at 971-285-1757 or email Ryan Culhane at culhanr@wwu.edu if you have questions about the study, any problems, unexpected physical or psychological discomforts, any injuries, or think that something unusual or unexpected is happening.
Contact Destiny Brugman instructor’s name for any questions about this study.
Consent of Subject (or Legally Authorized Representative)
Signature of Subject or Representative Date
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