Information for parents to consider before allowing your child to take part in this research study
The following information is being presented to help you and your child decide whether or not he/she wishes to be a part of the research study. Please read this information carefully. If you have any questions or if you do not understand the information, we encourage you to ask the researcher. We are asking you to allow your child to take part in a research study called: Test Anxiety among Elementary School Students. The person who is in charge of this research study is MaryCatherine Patterson. This person is called the Principal Investigator. However, other research …show more content…
A total of 1,000 individuals will participate in the study all together.
Alternatives / Voluntary Participation / Withdrawal
If you decide not to let your child take part in this study, that is okay. Instead of being in this research study your child can choose not to participate. You should only let your child take part in this study if both of you want to. You or your child should not feel that there is any pressure to take part in the study to please the study investigator or the research staff.
If you decide not to let your child take part:
• Your child will not be in trouble or lose any rights s/he would normally have.
• You child will still have to take the state test that are required for all students in grades three through eight.
You can decide after signing this informed consent form that you no longer want your child to take part in this study. We will keep you informed of any new developments which might affect your willingness to allow your child to continue to participate in the study. However, you can decide if you want your child to stop taking part in the study for any reason at any time. If you decide you want your child to stop taking part in the study, tell the study staff as soon as you …show more content…
• Certain government and university people who need to know more about the study, and individuals who provide oversight to ensure that we are doing the study in the right way.
• The Institutional Review Board (IRB) and related staff who have oversight responsibilities for this study.
We may publish what we learn from this study. If we do, we will not include your child’s name. We will not publish anything that would let people know who your child is.
You can get the answers to your questions, concerns, or complaints.
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this study, call MaryCatherine Patterson at (845)913-8316.
If you have questions about your child’s rights, or have complaints, concerns or issues you want to discuss with someone outside the research group, contact the IRB.
By signing this form, you are giving your permission to use and/or share your child’s information as described in this document. As part of this research, we may collect, use, and share your child’s research