Your participation was most beneficial for our research project. Once again I thank you for being a volunteer participant in our study.
The study is designed to obtain information on a simulated job applicant's personal history, as well as their educational and employment background.
Specifically, it is designed to examine the validity of a biographical questionnaire (Biodata). Biodata questions are intended to investigate an individual's background and experience. They are believed to provide accurate information to the extent the information requested is objective and verifiable. We are investigating the extent to which the structure and content of the questionnaires affects people's responses to the items.
This research is extremely important to the researchers in evaluating the nature of the research instruments and for this research project to be of value, it is critical that future research participants NOT be aware of the issues or it will invalidate the results.
It is requested that you not talk to anyone else about the nature or purpose of this research. By keeping this information confidential, you will be helping to ensure that your and the researchers' efforts do not go to waste.
If you would like a brief copy of our research findings at the completion of this project CLICK HERE Please Put "Request for findings summary" in the subject line. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please state your name, address, telephone number in the body of the message.
Thank you for your participation. If you have any further questions you may contact Frank Kuschnereit or Dr. Spinner.