NCSES Data Tools and Product Usability Testing

Appendix C
NCSES Data Tools and Product Usability Testing
Consent Form

CONSENT FORM
The National Science Foundation designs, conducts, and sponsors surveys on science,
engineering, and technology. In order to produce the best information possible, the
National Science Foundation routinely evaluates its data tools and products.
You have volunteered to take part in a study to improve one or more of the National
Science Foundation’s data tools and data products. In order to have a complete record of
your comments, your interview session will be audio taped (and/or videotaped). We plan
to use the tapes to improve the tools and products. Staff directly involved in this research
project will have access to the tapes. In addition, a transcription service may have access
to the audiotapes, to provide us with a written version of your comments. The tapes may
also be used for training others to conduct this type of research, and in presentations to
professional audiences. Specific results or quotes will not be attributed directly to you in
any notes, summaries, or reports.
This study is authorized by law (42 U.S.C. 1862 Section 3.a.6.). The OMB control
number for this study is 3145-0174.
I have volunteered to participate in this study, and I give permission for my tapes to be
used for the purposes stated above.

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Researcher’s Signature

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Participant’s Signature

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Printed Name

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Printed Name

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Date

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