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Introduction to Study
Invitation
You are being invited to consider taking part in the research study “The Impact of 3D and AR Product Presentation on Product Uncertainty and User Experience”. This project is being undertaken by Robert McLoughlin.
Before you decide whether or not you wish to take part, it is important for you to understand why this research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read this information carefully and discuss it with friends and relatives if you wish. Please ask if there is anything that is unclear or if you would like more information.
Purpose of Research
The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of different types of product presentation on mental imagery, product certainty and UX.
If I take part, what do I have to do?
You will be asked to explore a product page on this website and fill out 4 short questionnaires. This should take no more than five minutes.
What are the benefits of taking part?
There are no expected benefits for the participants from taking part in this study other than moving human knowledge forward and contributing to the design of better products in future.
What are the disadvantages of taking part?
There are no expected disadvantages for the participants from taking part in this study.
How will information about me be used?
The data collected today will be used in a Masters thesis for the UX Design program in IADT Dun Laoghaire. No personal or identifying information will be used and the data will be entirely anonymous.
Who will have access to information about me?
The data from this research is stored securely on a password-protected server. The data is unlinked-anonymous, meaning no data can be identified as yours. The data will be kept for five years, after which it will be deleted.
What will happen to the results of the study?
The results of this research will be used in a final year thesis for the MSc in UX Design program in the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology. A soft copy of this thesis will be available in the library in IADT once it is completed.
Who has reviewed the study?
This study has been approved by the Department of Technology and Psychology Ethics Committee (DTPEC).
What if there is a problem?
If you have a concern about any aspect of this study, you may wish to speak to the researcher who will do their best to answer your questions. Contact information is at the bottom.
Contact Information
Robert McLoughlin:
N00147059@student.iadt.ie