IRB Application Form Appendices A and B

Appendix A: Recruitment Material
This informntion willbe posted on the freelnnce worker website, mturk.com.

For Section 1:

]ob Title: Pilot Test of a Video Game-based Assessment
Work to be done:
a game simuWe need a large group of workers to assist in important scientific research by completing
lation assessment. Participants will have up to four hours to complete the simulation. Workers should
We
be willing to engage in focused mental activity in order to complete the assessments in this study'
this
in
collected
Data
recommend completing the video game in a quiet area that is free of distractions.
specific
project will be used in innovative scientific research on measurement of new constructs. No
skills are required to participate in this study.

ELIGIBILITY

with normal color vision, and have
remain connected to
access to a personal computer for completing the assessment module(s). You must
the internet while you are completing the assessment.

you are eligible to participate if you

are between 18-55 years old,

For Section 2:
Job Title: Assessment BatterY

Work to be done:
a battery of
We need a large group of workers to assist in important scientific research by completing
assesscognitive und thir-rkir-,g assessments. Participants will have up to two hours to complete the
the assessments. Workers should be willing to engage in focused mental activity in order to complete
free of
ments in this study. We recommend completing the assessments in a quiet area that is
on measurement
distractions. Data collected in this project will be used in innovative scientific research
of new constructs. No specific skills are required to participate in this study'

ELIGIBiLITY

with normal color vision, and have
You must remain connected to
access to a personai computer for completing the assessment module(s).
the internet while you are completing the assessment'

you are eligible to participate if you

are between 1B-55 years old,

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Appendix B: Project SummarY
Title: Pilot Test of a Video Came-based Assessment
purpose of this project: This project is being conducted by Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, LLC and the
job skills and abilities'
U.S. Army Research lnstitute to develop and test an assessment simulation for in-demand
of
the test content. Revalidity
the
assess
This study is being conducted to gather feedback from test takers and
may
searchers will use the information collected to refine the assessment. lnformation collected in this session
also be used for other approved projects in the future.
2,
What you will be asked to do: If you agree to participate, you will complete assessments in Section 1, Section
or both sections. In Section 1 you will play a game-based assessment in which you are taken as a prisoner aboard
an alien spaceship. In order to form a plan of escape, you need to learn about the things around you and demonstrate that knowledge in different structured exercises. In Section 2 you will respond to a series of assessments
that ask you to complete various cognitive tasks. Following both sections you will answer questions about your
to the
experiences with the assessment. These exercises will be challenging and we require that you participate

best of your ability.

will
Voluntary participation: Your participation is voluntary: refusal to participate or discontinuing participation
from
to
withdraw
right
the
have
result in no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You
participation at any time without bias and do not need to answer any questions.
Confidentiality: We will not identify you, or attribute specific responses or statements to you or any other particibe kept
pant. you will not be asked to provide your name or other identifying information. All responses will
in
confidential and your privacy will be protected. All data analyses will be conducted only by persons engaged
information
identifiable
other
personally
or
and for the purpose olthis project. We will NoT include your name
have
in any report or documents. Data will be stored on a secure server. Only approved project personnel will
regarding comments
access to the data. We cannot provide "confidentiality" or "non-attribution," to a participant
others.
involving criminal activity/behavior, or statements that pose a threat to yourself or
Time required: No more than 4 hours for Section 1 and no more than 2 hours for Section 2.
Risks: Participation involves minimal risks that are no greater than those experienced in daily life'
reBenefits: There are no direct benefits to you, but you will be compensated for your time. ln addition, your
this innovative assponses will help us to develop and refine a selection instrument and better understand how
sessment battery Performs.
in Section 1 and
Compensation: you will be paid $10.00 per hour. You may complete up to four hours of gaming
at any
up to two hours of work in Section 2, potentially earning up to $60.00 in total. You are free to withdraw

time and for any reason.
to
Whom to contact if you have questions about this project: You can contact Cory Adis (cory.adis(crpdri'com)
ask questions regarding details of participation or to request a summary of results.

Whom to contact about your rights in this project: You should send your questions to usarmy.belvoir'hqdaand
ari.mesg.surveys@hail.mil. Reference project name: Assessing Systems Thinking Ability: Development
Validation (Phase II: Game Testing).
You may print this form and keep a copy if you would like'
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