Informed Consent
Please read the following information carefully before proceeding.
Purpose of the Study
You are invited to participate in a research study conducted at the
University of Vienna, Department of Economics.
This experiment investigates decision-making behavior in interactive tasks.
The study is part of a Master's thesis supervised by Prof. Karl Schlag.
Data collection serves exclusively for scientific research within the framework
of this thesis [GDPR Art. 89(1)].
What You Will Do
The experiment consists of two tasks, followed by a brief questionnaire.
The entire session takes approximately 10–15 minutes.
Detailed instructions will be provided at the beginning of each part.
Compensation
Each task is linked to a personal lottery for a prize of €5.
Your chance of winning depends on your own performance — the more points you earn,
the higher your chance. You can earn up to €10 in total across both tasks.
Details will be explained before each task.
Voluntary Participation & Withdrawal
Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and based on your consent
[GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)]. Minors do not participate in this study.
You may withdraw your consent at any time without providing a reason and
without any negative consequences [GDPR Art. 7(3)]. To withdraw during the
experiment, simply close the browser window. If you withdraw, your data will not be used.
Data Collection & Privacy
We collect your choices, response times, and questionnaire answers.
Only data necessary for the research is processed [GDPR Art. 5(1)(b)].
Data protection provisions:
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Data is stored in pseudonymised form (sequential ID numbers) and will not be
shared with third parties [GDPR Art. 89(1)].
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Demographic data constitutes personal data, but tracing it back to an individual
is neither intended nor technically feasible [GDPR Art. 4(5)].
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You have the right to request deletion of and access to your personal data after
the evaluation, provided you have supplied such data [GDPR Art. 5(1)(e)].
Prize Draw & Email
At the end of the experiment, you may voluntarily provide your email address to
be contacted if you win a prize (up to €10 across two personal lotteries of €5 each).
Your email is collected separately from your research data and cannot be linked to
your responses [GDPR Art. 5(1)(b)]. A separate consent form for this will appear
on the final page. The email data will be used solely to notify winners and will be
deleted immediately after the prizes are distributed.
Risks
This study poses no known risks beyond those of everyday computer use.
Some parts of the experiment involve visual content displayed on screen.
If you experience any discomfort, you may stop immediately.
Contact Information
Researcher: Xiaopeng Dong — a12406641@unet.univie.ac.at
Supervisor: Prof. Karl Schlag — karl.schlag@univie.ac.at
Important Reminders
- Please read all instructions carefully before starting each task.
- Please do not use your browser's "Back" or "Refresh" buttons during the experiment.
Please check the box above to confirm your consent before continuing.