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Frequently Asked
Questions
What happens when I visit the lab?
You will be with your child ALL the time. The studies
are very simple but fun: Your child will watch a computer display or play
with some toys for a few minutes.
Where
are you located?
We are situated on the CMU campus in the Margaret Morrison Building.
If you agree to take part, you will be sent directions to the lab, and one
of our lab co-ordinators will provide you with directions over the phone. Click here
to see the directions to our lab.
How
long does a visit usually last?
A visit to the lab usually lasts 30 minutes or so, and
is fun for you and for your baby.
How
many sessions will I have to particiate in when asked to bring my child?
Each study only requires one session for approximately
30 minutes.
How
do I get involved?
If you are interested in having your baby take part,
please call (412) 268-6122.
You can also email us. Click
here to send us an email.
When
are appointments scheduled?
We are able to schedule during any available slots
between 9 AM to 6 PM Monday to Saturday.
Will
the data collected from my baby during our visit be kept confidential?
Yes. After your visit, your baby's name will be
replaced with a number. During sessions that have to be videotaped, the
tapes will be kept in a locked room to which only trained experimenters
have access. Also, no reference will be made to individuals in oral or
written reports that could link individuals to the study.
Who
makes sure that your studies are ethical?
Every one of our studies has been reviewed by Carnegie
Mellon's Institutional Review Board. This panel, consisting of University
and community members, evaluate proposed studies involving human
participants at least once a year. The panel also handles comments or
complaints about the studies. If you have any questions about your child's
rights as a subject in this study, you may contact Dr. Ann Baldwin Taylor,
IRB Chair, 405 Warner Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; (412) 268 4727.
Can
I bring along my other children to the study?
Absolutely! Another trained experimenter will gladly
look after them during your visit. Next to the room where we hold our
studies, we have a room filled with toys where your other children can play
with the trained experimenter. If you have other children you would like to
bring, please let us know in advance when you make an appointment.
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