commit 8432c06e187ff1194c2b94b1cbc67a53d809f480 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Feb 23 12:57:33 2024 -0500 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index 414866e..5aa0113 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: IRB for User Studies with Games and Video -version: 2.7 +version: 2.8 --- # IRB for User Studies with Games and Video @@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ need a more detailed guide for the registration). Basically: 1) visit click "Continue to Create Your CITI Program Username/Password", do **not** complete "Independent Learner Registration" (it does not apply and costs $$), 5) select "Social and Behavioral Research -Investigators", 6) Click "Complete Registration", 7) Click "Finalize -Registration", then 8) "View Courses" and finally "Start Now" to take -the course. +Investigators" (**not** "Undergraduate Student Projects"), 6) Click +"Complete Registration", 7) Click "Finalize Registration", then 8) +"View Courses" and finally "Start Now" to take the course. Make sure to make **me** the PI on the application. And include **all** team members on the application. commit 7b79a56300fc9bf0fc72e131c6bbb0953ceabfc0 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Wed Feb 21 16:00:00 2024 -0500 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index 9fb2eab..414866e 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: IRB for User Studies with Games and Video -version: 2.6 +version: 2.7 --- # IRB for User Studies with Games and Video @@ -15,8 +15,10 @@ Google search for "IRB WPI" will get you to the right page. For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for a checklist: <https://tinyurl.com/u9a32zm>. Fill out that page, providing -information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to -me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. +information on attachments, as necessary. Note! The IRB will usually +want a draft of the consent form you plan to use, too (see below). +Then **bring it back to me**. We will discuss and refine *before* +submitting. You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related and video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB but @@ -83,3 +85,8 @@ If you want even more details, ask me for the `irb.pptx` Powerpoint deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and Web site. Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs, but much of it is relevant to our studies. + +Related: to solicit participants from WPI CS majors, the mailing lists +are moderated. But you can use +<https://forms.office.com/r/w4yAwzhEWd> to get your announcement on +the weekly digest. commit e9db2152f086c44550fb726c601069d93566d9bb Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Nov 4 14:58:14 2022 -0400 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index b7d1987..9fb2eab 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: IRB for User Studies with Games and Video -version: 2.5 +version: 2.6 --- # IRB for User Studies with Games and Video @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ saved as a pdf). + Number of participants you expect and who they are. -+ Specify exactly any remuneration (pay) or prizes you will give. ++ The exact remuneration (pay) or prizes for participants. + A "informed consent" that tells the participants about the risk/benefits and procedures. A starting template is at: commit 09d18e6f5b797274b0c355992cf4d63ea17d05ae Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Oct 28 12:36:15 2022 -0400 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index d78b72f..b7d1987 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: IRB for User Studies with Games and Video -version: 2.4 +version: 2.5 --- # IRB for User Studies with Games and Video @@ -18,46 +18,59 @@ For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for a checklist: information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. -For game-related research, you do *not* need to get certification via -the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) course. - You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related and video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB but are deemed exempt). Exempt research still requires IRB review and approval, but is exempt from other requirements, such as annual renewal and, in some cases, informed consent. -Note, if the IRB determines your project is not-exempt, you may be -required to obtain and submit additional documentation (e.g., CITI -certification). That's ok - just provide what is asked for. +**Important!** You'll need to complete CITI certification and have +your file/certificate with the IRB. This is a Human subjects in social +and behavioral research/basic/refresher course. The training is free +once you affiliate with WPI on the registration section (ask me if you +need a more detailed guide for the registration). Basically: 1) visit +<https://www.citiprogram.org>, 2) click "register", 3) enter +"Worcester Polytechnic Institute" and check the two boxes below, 4) +click "Continue to Create Your CITI Program Username/Password", do +**not** complete "Independent Learner Registration" (it does not apply +and costs $$), 5) select "Social and Behavioral Research +Investigators", 6) Click "Complete Registration", 7) Click "Finalize +Registration", then 8) "View Courses" and finally "Start Now" to take +the course. Make sure to make **me** the PI on the application. And include **all** team members on the application. -Provide the study design: what is the research purpose, what is the +Things you need: + ++ Study design: what is the research purpose, what is the game, some screen shots or a sample of how it's played. Indicate how the participants will be introduced to the game/app. -Briefly describe how many participants you expect and who they are. ++ The questions/survey you will use to gather data from your +participants. Nearly all demographics and "experience" questions +answered via a survey should be voluntary, not required. The only +exceptions would be if the research hypothesis needs it, otherwise the +user should be able to leave it blank. The questions/survey you will +ask your participants. Attach the survey (Qualtrics or Google Forms, +saved as a pdf). -Attach the survey (Qualtrics or Google Forms, saved as a pdf). ++ Number of participants you expect and who they are. -There is an "informed consent template" that can be useful for -starting your content at: <https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh>. The template -has more than you need - you can typically get yours down to 1-2 -paragraphs or at most 1 page. A brief introduction and purpose with a -sentence or two on what the users will do. e.g. "You will play a game -on this computer", or "You will download this game". And "testing will -take 10 minutes after which you will fill out a survey that asks about -your experience. Make sure to say what will be done with the data. -You will remain anonymous. Be explicit that users will be informed -that participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. Add, -if you have questions you can contact us at `xxx@wpi.edu`." ++ Specify exactly any remuneration (pay) or prizes you will give. -Nearly all demographics and "experience" questions answered via a -survey should be voluntary, not required. The only exceptions would -be if the research hypothesis needs it, otherwise the user should be -able to leave it blank. ++ A "informed consent" that tells the participants about the +risk/benefits and procedures. A starting template is at: +<https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh>. The template has more than you need - +you can typically get yours down to 1-2 paragraphs or at most 1 page. +A brief introduction and purpose with a sentence or two on what the +users will do. e.g. "You will play a game on this computer", or "You +will download this game". And "testing will take 10 minutes after +which you will fill out a survey that asks about your experience. +Make sure to say what will be done with the data. You will remain +anonymous. Be explicit that users will be informed that participation +is voluntary and users can quit at any time. Add, if you have +questions you can contact us at `xxx@wpi.edu`." In your materials, if using a game, describe the nature of the game (what the player is doing). If using a commercial game, provide the commit 0a3a035cc794a63af63c86c0c68decfdb2d808f2 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Mon Aug 8 13:58:58 2022 -0400 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index 8e351c0..d78b72f 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,9 @@ -# IRB Guidelines for User Studies with Games +--- +pagetitle: IRB for User Studies with Games and Video +version: 2.4 +--- -v2.3 +# IRB for User Studies with Games and Video An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and @@ -67,4 +70,3 @@ If you want even more details, ask me for the `irb.pptx` Powerpoint deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and Web site. Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs, but much of it is relevant to our studies. - commit f83d68236643bb6569e1431e226a2af4cb194dbd Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Feb 19 11:21:37 2021 -0500 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index f90e4a3..8e351c0 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # IRB Guidelines for User Studies with Games -v2.2 +v2.3 An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and @@ -51,8 +51,14 @@ You will remain anonymous. Be explicit that users will be informed that participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. Add, if you have questions you can contact us at `xxx@wpi.edu`." -In your materials, describe the nature of the game (what the player is -doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the +Nearly all demographics and "experience" questions answered via a +survey should be voluntary, not required. The only exceptions would +be if the research hypothesis needs it, otherwise the user should be +able to leave it blank. + +In your materials, if using a game, describe the nature of the game +(what the player is doing). If using a commercial game, provide the +ERSA rating. If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the participants will be informed of this up front (and why it has that rating). Again, a screen shot can be helpful for the IRB review, as can a link to the game publisher's page. commit c66d779a80f46ddbe4ef374763b52e0ea8e7676c Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Nov 20 07:16:30 2020 -0500 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index da0f463..f90e4a3 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,54 +1,64 @@ -# IRB Guidelines +# IRB Guidelines for User Studies with Games -v2.0 +v2.2 An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and -welfare for the participants. If we ever want to publish the results, -most forums will demand there is IRB oversight. +welfare for the participants. If we ever want to publish the results +(even in a tech report, MQP or thesis), there must be IRB oversight. -* The submission process is all online via the InfoEd portal. A +The submission process is all online via the InfoEd portal. A Google search for "IRB WPI" will get you to the right page. -* For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for checklist: +For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for a checklist: <https://tinyurl.com/u9a32zm>. Fill out that page, providing information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. -* You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related -and video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB -but are deemed exempt). +For game-related research, you do *not* need to get certification via +the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) course. -* Make sure to make **me** (and other faculty) the PI on the -application. And Include **all** team members. +You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related and +video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB but +are deemed exempt). Exempt research still requires IRB review and +approval, but is exempt from other requirements, such as annual +renewal and, in some cases, informed consent. -* Provide the study design: what is the research purpose, what is the +Note, if the IRB determines your project is not-exempt, you may be +required to obtain and submit additional documentation (e.g., CITI +certification). That's ok - just provide what is asked for. + +Make sure to make **me** the PI on the application. And include +**all** team members on the application. + +Provide the study design: what is the research purpose, what is the game, some screen shots or a sample of how it's played. Indicate how -the participants will be introduced to the game. +the participants will be introduced to the game/app. -* Briefly describe how many participants and who they are. +Briefly describe how many participants you expect and who they are. -* Attach the survey (Qualtrics or Google Forms pdf) +Attach the survey (Qualtrics or Google Forms, saved as a pdf). -* There is an "informed consent template" that can be useful for -starting your content: <https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh> The template has -more than you need - you can typically get yours down to 1-2 +There is an "informed consent template" that can be useful for +starting your content at: <https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh>. The template +has more than you need - you can typically get yours down to 1-2 paragraphs or at most 1 page. A brief introduction and purpose with a -sentence or two on what the users will do. Make sure to say what will -be done with the data. Be explicit that users will be informed that -participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. e.g. "You -will play a game on this computer", or "You will download this -game". "Testing will take 10 minutes after which you will fill out a -survey that asks about your experience. You will remain anonymous. If -you have questions you can contact me at `xxx@wpi.edu`" - -* In your materials, describe the nature of the game (what the player -is doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the +sentence or two on what the users will do. e.g. "You will play a game +on this computer", or "You will download this game". And "testing will +take 10 minutes after which you will fill out a survey that asks about +your experience. Make sure to say what will be done with the data. +You will remain anonymous. Be explicit that users will be informed +that participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. Add, +if you have questions you can contact us at `xxx@wpi.edu`." + +In your materials, describe the nature of the game (what the player is +doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the participants will be informed of this up front (and why it has that -rating). +rating). Again, a screen shot can be helpful for the IRB review, as +can a link to the game publisher's page. -* If you want even more details, ask me for the `irb.pptx` powerpoint -deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and site. -Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs but is mostly relevant to our -studies. +If you want even more details, ask me for the `irb.pptx` Powerpoint +deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and Web site. +Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs, but much of it is relevant to +our studies. commit 4279ded4e02728846540357bead8c261fc123c78 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Nov 13 05:52:44 2020 -0500 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index f3076ff..da0f463 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # IRB Guidelines -v1.2 +v2.0 An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and @@ -10,16 +10,25 @@ most forums will demand there is IRB oversight. * The submission process is all online via the InfoEd portal. A Google search for "IRB WPI" will get you to the right page. +* For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for checklist: +<https://tinyurl.com/u9a32zm>. Fill out that page, providing +information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to +me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. + * You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related and video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB but are deemed exempt). -* Make sure to make me (and other faculty) the PI on the application. +* Make sure to make **me** (and other faculty) the PI on the +application. And Include **all** team members. -* For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for checklist: -<https://tinyurl.com/u9a32zm>. Fill out that page, providing -information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to -me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. +* Provide the study design: what is the research purpose, what is the +game, some screen shots or a sample of how it's played. Indicate how +the participants will be introduced to the game. + +* Briefly describe how many participants and who they are. + +* Attach the survey (Qualtrics or Google Forms pdf) * There is an "informed consent template" that can be useful for starting your content: <https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh> The template has @@ -27,7 +36,11 @@ more than you need - you can typically get yours down to 1-2 paragraphs or at most 1 page. A brief introduction and purpose with a sentence or two on what the users will do. Make sure to say what will be done with the data. Be explicit that users will be informed that -participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. +participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. e.g. "You +will play a game on this computer", or "You will download this +game". "Testing will take 10 minutes after which you will fill out a +survey that asks about your experience. You will remain anonymous. If +you have questions you can contact me at `xxx@wpi.edu`" * In your materials, describe the nature of the game (what the player is doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the @@ -38,3 +51,4 @@ rating). deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and site. Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs but is mostly relevant to our studies. + commit f3ec28fc7a03e7087896b5570ab031033133158b Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Oct 2 09:37:48 2020 -0400 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md index 81c3a1f..f3076ff 100644 --- a/irb.md +++ b/irb.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # IRB Guidelines -v1.1 +v1.2 An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and @@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ most forums will demand there is IRB oversight. * The submission process is all online via the InfoEd portal. A Google search for "IRB WPI" will get you to the right page. -* You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form. +* You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form (most game-related +and video-related studies are low-risk and get looked over by the IRB +but are deemed exempt). * Make sure to make me (and other faculty) the PI on the application. @@ -32,6 +34,7 @@ is doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the participants will be informed of this up front (and why it has that rating). -* Ask for the `irb.pptx` powerpoint deck which has a walk-through of -the submission process and site. Note, the deck is geared towards -IQPs but is mostly relevant to our studies. +* If you want even more details, ask me for the `irb.pptx` powerpoint +deck which has a walk-through of the submission process and site. +Note, the deck is geared towards IQPs but is mostly relevant to our +studies. commit 13647cf9078d66b1182de2b31c5fbd3f4fbedc0c Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Sep 18 09:12:35 2020 -0400 Updates diff --git a/irb.md b/irb.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..81c3a1f --- /dev/null +++ b/irb.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# IRB Guidelines + +v1.1 + +An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee reviewing research +with human subjects to ensure it is ethical, protecting the rights and +welfare for the participants. If we ever want to publish the results, +most forums will demand there is IRB oversight. + +* The submission process is all online via the InfoEd portal. A +Google search for "IRB WPI" will get you to the right page. + +* You will submit an "Request for Exemption" form. + +* Make sure to make me (and other faculty) the PI on the application. + +* For the application, go to the WPI IRB exemption for checklist: +<https://tinyurl.com/u9a32zm>. Fill out that page, providing +information on attachments, as necessary. Then **bring it back to +me**. We will discuss and refine *before* submitting. + +* There is an "informed consent template" that can be useful for +starting your content: <https://tinyurl.com/tt2fhhh> The template has +more than you need - you can typically get yours down to 1-2 +paragraphs or at most 1 page. A brief introduction and purpose with a +sentence or two on what the users will do. Make sure to say what will +be done with the data. Be explicit that users will be informed that +participation is voluntary and users can quit at any time. + +* In your materials, describe the nature of the game (what the player +is doing). If you are using an "M" rated game, indicate that the +participants will be informed of this up front (and why it has that +rating). + +* Ask for the `irb.pptx` powerpoint deck which has a walk-through of +the submission process and site. Note, the deck is geared towards +IQPs but is mostly relevant to our studies.