Informed Consent for studies beyond this course

• What is the purpose of the research?

The purpose of this research study is to explore design creativity during idea generation and evaluation. Creativity is a necessary skill for completing creative activities successfully, and it is closely related to everything in individuals' social, study, work, and daily lives, as well as in society and the world at large. The data collected in the course will be used for presenting (anonymously) during presentations or in scientific publications.

• Who is doing this research?

Georgi Georgiev, Center for ubiquitous Computing, University of Oulu, Linnanmaa campus, door E, 3rd floor, room TS360, Email: georgi.georgiev@oulu.fi. can be contacted directly if you have any questions before taking part in this study. If you would like a printed survey, please email us and we will send one to you.

• What will I be asked to do?

We will be asking you to provide demographic information and your skills related to design and creativity. In addition, you will be invited to participate in several exercises during the course.

• Can I change my mind?

Yes. If at any time before, during, or after the sessions you wish to withdraw from the study, please contact Georgi Georgiev (University of Oulu). You will not be asked to explain your reasons for withdrawing. However, once the study results are published, it may not be possible to withdraw your data.

• What personal information will be collected from me, and how will it be used?

Your age, gender, and major will be collected.

• What will happen to the results of the study?

The results, fully anonymized, may be presented at conferences and workshops or published in academic journals or books, blogs, and public events. You are welcome to ask for a summary of the results.

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The purpose and details of this study have been explained to me. I understand that this study is designed to investigate effective creativity methods in higher education. I have read and understood the information sheet and this consent form.

• I have had the opportunity to ask questions about my participation.
• I understand that I am under no obligation to take part in the study, have the right to withdraw from this study at any stage for any reason, and will not be required to explain my reasons for withdrawing.
• I agree to take part in this study.
• I understand that the personal information I provide will be treated in strict confidence and will be kept anonymous and confidential to the researchers unless (under the statutory obligations of the agencies which the researchers are working with), it is judged that confidentiality will have to be breached for the safety of the participant or others or for audit by regulatory authorities.
• I understand that the data will be collected during the course can be presented (anonymously) during presentations or in scientific publications.
• I understand that anonymous data I provide may be used in other/subsequent research projects.