consent forms and standardised instructions

Question 1

what is the purpose of a consent form?

Answer 1

to gain consent from each participant

(given to parents/guardians if the participant is under 16)

Question 2

what does a consent form formally explain?

Answer 2

-purpose of the study
-procedure of the study

Question 3

what are the steps to creating a consent form?

Answer 3

-gaining consent
-purpose of study
-procedure of study
-ethical condiserations (right to withdraw, confidentiality, etc.)
-space for a date and signature

Question 4

what is the advantages of explaining the purpose of the study?

Answer 4

-reduces d.c’s and investigator effects by standardising what is said by researcher and so, standardising the experience of the participants.

Question 5

what is the purpose of a debrief?

Answer 5

-deal with the ethical issues of deception
-ask any questions
-final right to withdraw data