But, will you inform them of the relevant probabilities of both of those outcomes? :) Given the popularity of the lottery and the probability illiteracy of most, it might not make a difference.
Rick Dr. Rick Froman Associate Professor of Psychology John Brown University 2000 W. University Siloam Springs, AR 72761 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (479) 524-7295 http://www.jbu.edu/academics/sbs/faculty/rfroman.asp -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Black [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 2:43 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Re: Talk about informed consent... On 10 Mar 2004, Rick Froman wrote: > "Your appearance, depiction and/or portrayal in the study may be > disparaging, defamatory, embarrassing or of an otherwise unfavorable > nature which may expose you to public ridicule, humiliation or > condemnation." > > Not pulling any punches there. I can't imagine too many research > participants signing up for a project like that. > > This is an actual clause from the contract contestants sign before > they appear on American Idol (the word "study" is actually "Contest" > in the original). > Ah, but what if your research participants were also told: "You may also be given the opportunity to perform before millions of people, with the possibility of becoming famous, admired, and very, very rich. As well, numerous young and attractive people, of the sex of your choice, may make themselves sexually available to you." Hey, I might even sign up for a study like that. Stephen ___________________________________________________ Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. tel: (819) 822-9600 ext 2470 Department of Psychology fax: (819) 822-9661 Bishop's University e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lennoxville, QC J1M 1Z7 Canada Dept web page at http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy TIPS discussion list for psychology teachers at http://faculty.frostburg.edu/psyc/southerly/tips/index.htm _______________________________________________ --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
