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Researchers seek particpants for local history application study
Research Study Details
Enhancing engagement in a local community via mobile technology
Graduate students in the College of Information Sciences & Technology are looking for participants to help test a local history app developed for Android devices. The study involves using the app on a walking tour of historical locations in State College using a provided device and will be followed by an interview about use of the app. Participants will be compensated $10 for their time. To schedule a time to participate, please email hrobinson@ist.psu.edu
Participants will be asked to take a short pre-survey about their uses of computing devices, then take a 45-60 minutes self-guided tour of historical locations in Downtown State College using a mobile device provided by the researchers. Participants will then be interviewed on their experience using the application.
Study Dates, Times and Location
Study Available by Appointment?: Yes
Location: 315 IST Building, UP
Approximate Participant Study Length: 2
Hours
Research will start in May 2012 through July 2012, on weekdays and weekends as weather permits as it involves walking outside. Participants will be scheduled between 10 am and 8 pm, depending on their availability.
Compensation: $10.00
Contact Information
Harold Robinson
8145742451
hrobinson@ist.psu.edu
This study has been approved by a Penn State Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB Approval Number 38531
