The Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas supports the practice of protection for human subjects participating in research. The following information is provided for you to decide whether you wish to participate in the present study. You should be aware that even if you agree to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty.

 

We are conducting this study to better understand the interaction between teaching techniques and the Moral Development of students with and without autism spectrum diagnoses. This will entail your completion of a survey. Your participation is expected to take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The content of the survey should cause no more discomfort than you would experience in your everyday life.

 

Although participation may not benefit you directly, we believe that the information obtained from this study will help us gain a better understanding of the moral development of typically developing and non-typically developing children. Your participation is solicited, although strictly voluntary. Your name will not be associated in any way with the research findings. Your identifiable information will not be shared unless (a) it is required by law or university policy, or (b) you give written permission. No identifying information will be collected or associated with your data, but data will additionally be stored on a password protected pc inside of a locked room at the University of Kansas.

 

*It is possible, however, with internet communications, that through intent or accident someone other than the intended recipient may see your response.

 

If you would like additional information concerning this study before or after it is completed, please feel free to contact us by phone or mail.

 

Completion of the survey indicates your willingness to take part in this study and that you are at least 18 years old. If you have any additional questions about your rights as a research participant, you may call (785) 864-7429 or write the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), University of Kansas, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7563, email irb@ku.edu.   If you have questions about the research itself, please contact the principal investigator or faculty supervisor below.

 

Sincerely,

 


Anna Pope, Ph.D.

Faculty Supervisor

Department of Psychology

Regnier Hall

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 66045

arpope@ku.edu

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