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Challenges and Opportunities in Virtual Worlds: Informed Consent and Data Collection

Karlova, Natascha A.; Marino, John L.; Lin, Peyina; Eisenberg, Michael B.

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/47282

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Title
Challenges and Opportunities in Virtual Worlds: Informed Consent and Data Collection
Author(s)
  • Karlova, Natascha A.
  • Marino, John L.
  • Lin, Peyina
  • Eisenberg, Michael B.
Issue Date
2014-03-01
Keyword(s)
  • information problem solving
  • virtual worlds
  • information practices
  • online communities
  • research methods
Abstract
This paper introduces innovative techniques for conducting research in virtual worlds. We analyze two unique methods: 1) informed consent via a `consent bot' and 2) data collection via a `Heads-Up Display'. Such methods represent novel solutions that can be extended to other online research settings.
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
iConference 2014 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
english
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/47282
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/14385
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