Asking poe to fill in the participant information sheet: for MBA students doing dissertation projects

Asking poe to fill in the participant information sheet: for MBA students doing dissertation projects (information from poe.com)

My question: "I am a part-time MBA student of the University of Sunderland. I need to fill in the attached participant information sheet to my friends who are invited to participate in my questionnaire survey to learn consumer preferences on purchasing travelling insurance products. Please kindly take a look at the questions, some of which I do not know how to provide a reasonable and ethically acceptable answer to each of the questions in the sheet.

Attached file: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET"

The reply: "Here’s a guide to help you fill out the Participant Information Sheet for your friends regarding your questionnaire survey on travel insurance preferences:

Study Title

• What is the purpose of the study?
  • Clearly state that the study aims to understand consumer preferences when purchasing travel insurance products.

Participation

• Who can take part in the study? Do I have to take part?
  • Specify that anyone who meets certain criteria (e.g., age, travel experience) can participate. Emphasize that participation is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any time without penalty.

What Will Happen

• What will happen to me if I take part?
  • Explain that participants will complete a questionnaire that will take approximately X minutes. Describe the types of questions they will answer (e.g., preferences, experiences).

Risks and Benefits

• What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?

  • Highlight any minimal risks, such as the potential discomfort of discussing personal preferences.

• What are the possible benefits of taking part?

  • Mention that their input could help improve travel insurance products and services.

Issues and Concerns

• What if something goes wrong?
  • Assure participants that they can contact you directly if they have concerns. Provide the contact information for the Chairperson of the University of Sunderland Research Ethics Group for serious issues.

Confidentiality

• Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?
  • Confirm that all responses will be kept confidential and that data will be anonymized in any reports or publications.

Results

• What will happen to the results of the research study?
  • State that results may be shared at academic conferences or published in journals, ensuring anonymity.

Organizers and Review

• Who is organizing and funding the research? Who has reviewed the study?
  • Mention that you, as an MBA student, are conducting the research, possibly under the supervision of a faculty member or academic advisor.

Feel free to adjust the wording to fit your study's specifics and ensure it adheres to ethical guidelines. If you have any further questions or need clarification on specific points, let me know!"

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET

Study Title: What is the purpose of the study?

Who can take part in the study? Do I have to take part? Participation is entirely voluntary. If you change your mind about taking part in the study, you can withdraw at any point during the session without giving a reason and without penalty.

What will happen to me if I take part?

What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?

What are the possible benefits of taking part?

What if something goes wrong?

If you change your mind about participation, please contact me by email to cancel your participation.

If you feel unhappy about the conduct of the study, please contact me immediately or the Chairperson of the University of Sunderland Research Ethics Group, whose contact details are given below. Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?

What will happen to the results of the research study?

If suitable, the results may also be presented at academic conferences and/or written up for publication in peer reviewed academic journals. Who is organising and funding the research? Who has reviewed the study?

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