This game is part of a research study conducted by Ph.D. scholar Gitanshu Choudhary under the guidance of Dr. Varun Dutt at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India - 175075.
The purpose of the research is to find out how an individuals decision-making is influenced in the presence of various insurance models against climate change.
Throughout the experiment, you will be asked to make a series of decisions against climate change and you need to maximize your payoff through your decisions. You may make annual investment decisions to mitigate or adapt against climate change repeatedly till the program stops on its own.
Participation in this study is limited to individuals of age 18 and above, with at least basic computer proficiency, and the ability to read and understand English.
The risks and discomfort associated with participation in this study are no greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during other online activities.
There may be no personal benefit from your participation in the study. However, the knowledge received may be of value to society.
You will be compensated for completing the game at the rate initially advertised. You will only be eligible for compensation if you have completed the game in full and supplied the appropriate confirmation code. There is no partial payment if you do not complete the study. You will not be penalized if you choose to withdraw from the study without completing it, but you will not be compensated either.
The data collected for the research does not include any personally identifiable information about you.
By participating in this research, you understand and agree that IIT Mandi may be required to disclose your consent form, data and other personally identifiable information as required by law, regulation, subpoena or court order. Otherwise, your confidentiality will be maintained in the following manner:
Your data and consent form will be kept separate. Your consent form will be stored in a locked location on IIT Mandi property and will not be disclosed to any third party.
By participating, you understand and agree that the data and information gathered during this study may be used by IIT Mandi and published and/or disclosed by IIT Mandi to others outside of IIT Mandi.
If you have any questions about this study, you should feel free to ask them by contacting the Principal Investigator:
Dr. Varun Dutt
Applied Cognitive Science Lab
A-09 Academic Block, Kamand North Campus
Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Kamand, Himachal Pradesh, India - 175075
+91 (1905) 267-150
varun@iitmandi.ac.in
If you have questions later, desire additional information, or wish to withdraw your participation please contact the Principal Investigator by mail, phone or e-mail in accordance with the contact information listed above.
Your participation in this research is voluntary. You may discontinue participation at any time during the research activity.