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Information Statement
CRICOS Provider No: 00103D Benchmarking Human Advice Giving Study – PLIS 2017
The data recorded from the human trials detailed in this document are intended to be used by the researchers listed in this study to design simulated users that perform the same tasks as the participants of this study and perform at a similar level. The data recorded as part of this study may be used in future publications to justify the use of the simulated users, until such a time that a publication record has been established that can act as it’s justification going forward. Be aware that in participating in this research, your de-identified data may be used to inform future research. This data may be subject to legal limitations (e.g., subpoena, freedom of information claim, or mandatory reporting in some professions). In the case of such requests, the confidentiality will be maintained as no names or personally identifiable information are collected.
Participants have been recruited by the researchers, by a snowball method (participants suggesting other participants), and by a widespread email to the faculty. A participant's involvement, or lack thereof, in the study will not affect any ongoing assessment, grades, employment, or management.
Occupation Overuse Syndrome (OOS), Repetitive Stress Syndrome (RSS), and eye strain can accompany computer use. Precautions will be taken to reduce the risk of such injuries. All participants will be provided with a height and back support adjustable office chair, a desk of appropriate height, a monitor that can be adjusted to eye level, and a detachable keyboard and mouse, all of which is to be situated in an office space with a low noise level and appropriate lighting and temperature. The experiment is designed to be short. If an experiment is expected to extend over and hour the participant will be required to take a break for at least 10 minutes of every hour.
All electrical equipment will be checked to ensure it has been tagged and tested for safety. Any equipment found not be tested will not be used. All cables, cords, and equipment will be position as to avoid tripping hazards and to keep a clear and safe floor space.
If a participant suffers a medical injury/event, including stress, anxiety, workplace accident, or OOS/RSS, the participant will be taken to the onsite medical facility, or the relevant next party, e.g., Lifeline, partner, counsellor. At an appropriate time, a follow-up with the participant will be made, and the participant will be debriefed. If the participant completed the required data collection, then a follow-up will be made to confirm that they want their data to remain part of the project. If the participant wants to withdraw or did not complete the project, then their data will be destroyed. If a participant wishes to withdraw from the project during or after participation, their data will be destroyed, and the participant will be debriefed.
Any computer that is used for the experiment will first be checked to ensure it meets University computer security guidelines. Any computer program not required for the experiment will be closed. These measures are performed to reduce the risk of the participant interacting with any malicious software or giving out any identifiable information.
Participation in the study may only occur during the operating hours of the on-site medical facility. The opening hours of Federation University Australia's medical facility are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Friday during the semester. Participation will not occur outside of these hours. Contact details for medical services, including LifeLine and Student Support, can be found at the end of this document.
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Information Statement
CRICOS Provider No: 00103D Benchmarking Human Advice Giving Study – PLIS 2017
Participants are invited to contact the researchers if they require any further information or explanation regarding the study. The researcher's contact information can be found at the end of this document. This study has received clearance from Federation University Australia's Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). If participants wish to make a complaint regarding the conduct of this research they should direct these to the Ethics Officer for attention. The contact information for the Ethics Officer can be found at the end of this document.
Researchers
Doctor Richard Dazeley (Principal) 5327 9769
PhD Candidate Adam Bignold 5327 9301
Doctor Peter Vamplew [email protected]
5327 9616
[email protected] Doctor Cameron Foale
5327 9442
[email protected] Medical / Support
FedUni (Mt Helen) Onsite Medical Facility 5327 9477
Ballarat Health Services/Base Hospital 5320 4000 or 5320 3718 St John of God Hospital (Ballarat) 5320 2111
East Grampians Health Service (Ararat) 5352 2221 Wimmera Health Care Group Horsham 5381 9111
Stawell District Hospital 5358 8555
LifeLine 13 11 14
FedUni Student Support (Counselling) 5327 9470
Ethics Officer 5327 9765 or 5122 6446
If you have any questions, or you would like further information regarding the project titled
‘Benchmarking Human Performance on Assisting Machine Learning, please contact the
Principal Researcher, Richard Dazeley of the School of Science, Information Technology, and Engineering:
EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 53279769
Should you (i.e. the participant) have any concerns about the ethical conduct of this research project, please contact the Federation University Ethics Officers, Research Services, Federation University Australia,
P O Box 663 Mt Helen Vic 3353 or Northways Rd, Churchill Vic 3842. Telephone: (03) 5327 9765, (03) 5122 6446
Email: [email protected]
Approval
Human Research Ethics Committee
CRICOS Provider No. 00103D V 2017 Page 1 of 2
Principal Researcher: Dr Richard Dazeley
Other/Student Researcher/s:
Adam Bignold Dr Peter Vamplew Dr Cameron Foale
School/Section: School of Science, Information Technology and Engineering
Project Number: B17-117
Project Title: Benchmarking human performance on assisting machine learning agents.
For the period: 31/08/2017 to 31/03/2018
Quote the Project No: B17-117 in all correspondence regarding this application.
Approval has been granted to undertake this project in accordance with the proposal submitted for the period listed above.
Please note: It is the responsibility of the Principal Researcher to ensure the Ethics Office is contacted immediately regarding any proposed change or any serious or unexpected adverse effect on participants during the life of this project.
In Addition: Maintaining Ethics Approval is contingent upon adherence to all Standard Conditions of Approval as listed on the final page of this notification
COMPLIANCE REPORTING DATES TO HREC: Final project report:
30 April 2018
The combined annual/final report template is available at:
http://federation.edu.au/research-and-innovation/research-support/ethics/human-ethics/human-ethics3
Fiona Koop Ethics Officer 31 August 2017
Please note the standard conditions of approval on Page 2: