Trusting Community

Dear, students:

We, Kelsie Kroetch and Ashley Griese are conducting a research project entitled "_ Variables__" as part of a class project at South Dakota State University. The purpose of the study is to determine previous residence location and the levels of trust within that particular community. We also intend to explore religion and gender as demographic characteristics. You as a student are invited to participate in the study by completing the attached survey. We realize that your time is valuable and have attempted to keep the requested information as brief and concise as possible. It will take you approximately 10 minutes of your time. Your participation in this project is voluntary. You may withdraw from the study at any time without consequence. There are no known risks to you for participating in this study.

Your responses are strictly confidential. When the data and analysis are presented, you will not be linked to the data by your name, title or any other identifying item.Please assist us in our research and return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. Your consent is implied by the return of the completed questionnaire. Please keep this letter for your information. If you have any questions, now or later, you may contact us at the number below. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. If you have any questions regarding your rights as a research participant in this study, you may contact the SDSU Research Compliance Coordinator at 605-688-6975, [email protected].

Sincerely, Project Director: Jacob Jantzer
Address: Brookings, SD
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Phone No.: (605) 688-4893

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