Project Information
| Project Title: |
Budget Decisions |
| Protocol Number: |
25-0674 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Kaitlin Hudspeth
Email: Kaitlin.hudspeth@usm.edu |
| College: |
Business and Economic Development |
| School and Program: |
Accounting |
Research Description
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this study today is to ask questions related to a main study that will be held in 1–2 weeks.
2. Description of Study:
You are being asked to take part in a research study. If you decide to take part, you will be asked to complete
a short questionnaire, including resource allocation decisions, and questions about yourself, that will take
approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. After 1–2 weeks, you will be contacted to participate in the main
study, which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete to earn a minimum of $2.00 with an opportunity to earn more.
3. Benefits:
There are no direct benefits to you from participating in this study. However, your participation may
contribute to advancing research in behavioral decision-making.
4. Incentives:
For your participation in the pre-survey, you will receive a fixed amount of $1. Additionally, you will
have the opportunity to make at least an additional $0.50 depending on your answers in the survey. The exact
amount you earn will depend on your responses during the task. All payments will be made through Prolific.
5. Risks:
There are no known risks associated with this study.
6. Confidentiality:
No identifying information will be tied to your responses in this study. All data will be stored on a
password-protected computer. Data will be retained for a minimum of three years following completion of
the study.
7. Alternative Procedures:
There are no alternative procedures.
8. Participant's Assurance:
This project and this consent form have been approved by the Institutional Review Board, which ensures
that research projects involving human subjects follow federal regulations. Any questions or concerns about
rights as a research participant should be directed to the Chair of the Institutional Review Board,
The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5125, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001,
601-266-5997.
Any questions about this research project should be directed to the Principal Investigator using the
contact information provided above.
Consent to Participate in Research
I understand that participation in this project is completely voluntary, and I may withdraw at any time
without penalty, prejudice, or loss of benefits. Unless described above, all personal information will be kept
strictly confidential, including my name and other identifying information. All procedures to be followed and
their purposes were explained to me. Information was given about all benefits, risks, inconveniences, or
discomforts that might be expected. Any new information that develops during the project will be provided to
me if that information may affect my willingness to continue participation in the project.
CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
By clicking the box below, I give my consent to participate in this research project.
If you do not wish to participate in this study, please close your browser now.
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