Guideline for the Use of Electronic Surveys
Penn State researchers know that all research performed on human subjects must be approved by the Office for Research Protections. However, they should also be aware that Internet surveys are subject to the same regulations. Whether conducting a survey on paper or on-line (by using e-mail, the World Wide Web, or other Internet resources), researchers must comply with all policies, including Policy RA14, The Use Of Human Subjects In Research.
All researchers and the students who work for them are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using Penn State Access Accounts, the University's computers, information, networks or resources. The Office for Research Protections may be contacted at 212 Kern Graduate Building, University Park; 814-865-1775; Fax 814-863-8699, or e-mail ORProtections@psu.edu.
