• You are being asked to participate in a research study about open source code searching on the Internet


• The research procedures involve filling out a survey form. This will take 15 minutes of your time.


• The only foreseeable discomfort associated with the study is the invasion of your privacy. There are no direct benefits from participation in the study. However, this study may explain how open source software repositories are being used to aid software development.


• Participation in this study is voluntary. There is no cost to you for participating. You may refuse to participate or discontinue your involvement at any time without penalty. You may choose to skip a question or a study procedure.


• You will not be paid for your participation in this research.


• Only adults, 18 years of age, or older, can participate in this research.


• All research data collected will be stored securely and confidentially on an external hard drive in a locked research office.


• The research team, authorized UCI personnel, the study sponsor (if applicable), and regulatory entities such as the FDA, may have access to your study records to protect your safety and welfare. Any information derived from this research project that personally identifies you will not be voluntarily released or disclosed by these entities without your separate consent, except as specifically required by law.


• If you have any comments, concerns, or questions regarding the conduct of this research please contact the researchers listed at the top of this form.


• If you are unable to reach the researchers listed at the top of the form and have general questions, or you have concerns or complaints about the research, or questions about your rights as a research subject, please contact UCI’s Office of Research Administration by phone, (949) 824-6662, by e-mail at IRB@rgs.uci.edu or at University Tower - 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92697-7600.

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