Consent Form

The purpose of this page is to provide you with the information required for you to make an informed decision before participating in this study.

What you will be asked to do

If you agree to participate in this experiment, you will be asked to rate 8 audio clips, which are different edits of the same song. You will also be asked some basic demographic information and questions about the quality of the music edits.

You can complete the experiment at a time that is convenient to you. Please wear headphones or use good quality speakers in a quiet room. You may adjust the volume throughout the test and take as long as you like.

Voluntariness

Participation in this study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate, refuse to answer any questions or withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences to you.

What information will be collected

• - Your demographic information.
• - Your responses and ratings of the music clips.
• - The date/time you completed the tasks.

Confidentiality

No personally identifiable information will be collected during the experiment. The data and results of this study may be published, but in no way that will allow you to be identified, and all the data will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the U.K. Data Protection Act 1998.

Conditions

To participate in this study your hearing must be unimpaired and you must be at least 18 years old. There are no known or anticipated risks or discomforts associated with participating in this study. You will not be monetarily compensated for your participation in this research.

Further information

If you require any further information regarding this research project or your participation in the study, or have any questions please contact Adib Mehrabi (a.mehrabi@qmul.ac.uk).

"I, the participant, have read the above information and wish to participate in this study"